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ID S1018

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2-208, Idaho Code to revise contempt provisions for prospective jurors who fail to appear as directed by the jury commission or court order.

  • Prospective jurors who fail to appear pursuant to court order or fail to show good cause for non-appearance may be subject to contempt proceedings under Chapter 6, Title 7, Idaho Code and applicable Idaho Supreme Court rules.

  • Allows prospective jurors to complete and return qualification questionnaire forms through electronic mail, facsimile transmission, or other reliable means of communication prior to mailing.

  • Amends Section 7-610, Idaho Code to specify that contempt penalties for prospective jurors who fail to appear when summoned by the jury commission shall not exceed a fine of $500 or imprisonment of 5 days, or both.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to jury selection and service to revise provisions relating to contempt proceedings for a prospective juror who fails to appear pursuant to court order; and to provide a certain penalty.

JUROR CONTEMPT

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 04/01/13 Session Law Chapter 207 Effective: 07/01/13

4/1/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/17/2013

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