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MS SB2330

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Excludes from jury master lists the names of any person who has been permanently excused from jury service pursuant to Section 13-5-23(4).

  • Allows persons excluded from jury service to request reinstatement to the master list after one (1) year through the circuit clerk.

  • Amends jury selection procedures to pass over names of persons permanently excused from jury service without interrupting the selection sequence.

  • Applies to both initial compilation of master lists and random selection of prospective jurors for jury wheels.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Jurors; exclude permanently excused from list of potential jurors and allow reinstatement.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/1/2010

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