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FL S1714
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the maximum fine for failing to attend jury duty without sufficient excuse from $100 to $1,000 in Florida
- Adds new potential sanctions for jury duty no-shows, including up to 3 days of imprisonment and court-ordered community service
- Allows courts to impose any combination of the available sanctions (fine, imprisonment, community service)
- Failure to attend jury duty without sufficient excuse may still be considered contempt of court, but a court may not impose imprisonment for contempt unless the person is able to obtain legal representation
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Juror Sanctions
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/8/2024
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