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NY A08323
Bill
Status
11/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Amends civil practice law to require a jury to deliberate anew on all issues after an alternate juror is substituted for a regular juror who becomes unable to perform duties.
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Exempts issues from re-deliberation if the jury has already rendered a verdict on those specific issues before the alternate juror is seated.
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Allows courts to retain alternate jurors after final case submission to ensure availability if needed to replace discharged regular jurors.
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Takes effect immediately and applies to all actions and proceedings pending on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.
Last Action
reported referred to rules
5/22/2024