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NJ A909
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
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Removes the permanent disqualification of persons convicted of indictable offenses from serving as jurors, allowing them to serve once they are no longer in custody or under supervision (probation or parole)
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Expands the juror source list to include records from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (persons filing for unemployment or receiving assistance) and the Department of Community Affairs
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Requires the Motor Vehicle Commission, Division of Taxation, DOLWD, and DCA to provide updated records to the Administrative Director of the Courts by May 1 of each year
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Directs that address selection during list merging prioritize the most frequently updated source list to improve accuracy of juror mailing addresses
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Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment
Legislative Description
Expands list of eligible jurors by removing juror disqualification for criminal convictions and including DOLWD and DCA record in juror source list.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024