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NY S09194

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Brian Benjamin

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Judiciary Law Section 510, Subdivision 3 to modify jury duty eligibility requirements for individuals with felony convictions
  • Removes the lifetime ban on jury service for those convicted of felonies who have completed all sentencing, including probation and parole
  • Changes the disqualification from permanent to conditional, allowing formerly convicted individuals to serve on juries once their sentence is fully satisfied
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to removing the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons who have completed their sentencing, including any period of probation or parole.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

11/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules11/26/2018

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