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FL S1650

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Powell

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum fine for failing to attend jury duty without sufficient excuse from $100 to $1,000.

  • Adds imprisonment for up to 3 days as a permissible sanction for jurors who fail to attend without sufficient excuse.

  • Adds community service as a permissible sanction for jurors who fail to attend without sufficient excuse.

  • Prohibits courts from imposing imprisonment for contempt of court related to jury non-attendance unless the person is able to obtain legal representation.

Legislative Description

Juror Sanctions

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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