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MS HB471

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits jury consultants and their employees from contacting potential jurors from jury selection lists in any Mississippi state court
  • Defines "jury consultant" as a person who assists attorneys in researching and selecting jurors and provides insight into juror behavior during trials
  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment in county jail for up to 6 months, or both
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Jury consultants; prohibit contact with certain jurors.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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