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NY A01432

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrion Aubry

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Judiciary Law Section 510, Subdivision 3, which currently imposes a lifetime ban on jury duty for individuals with felony convictions
  • Amends Judiciary Law Section 517 to add new subdivision (d) postponing jury service for any person actively serving a term of incarceration for a felony conviction
  • Allows individuals with prior felony convictions who have completed all sentencing requirements (including imprisonment, probation, or community supervision) to serve on juries
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons; provides that if convicted of a felony, such person has completed all sentencing requirements to such conviction, including any required term of imprisonment, probation, or community supervision.

Last Action

substituted by s206b

6/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/23/2023
Judiciary1/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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