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NY S09856
Bill
Status
6/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Amends Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 4106 to require juries to deliberate anew on all issues when an alternate juror is substituted after deliberations have begun.
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When an alternate juror replaces a regular juror, the full jury must restart deliberations on all originally submitted issues.
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If the jury has already rendered a verdict on certain issues before an alternate is seated, deliberations restart only on the remaining undecided issues.
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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
REFERRED TO RULES
6/6/2024