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ID S1018
Bill
Status
4/1/2013
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Allows prospective jurors to complete and return qualification questionnaire forms through electronic mail, facsimile transmission, or other reliable means of communication prior to mailing.
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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