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UT SJR010
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Requires jury selection in felony cases to be conducted in-person at the place of trial, unless both prosecution and defense agree on the record to conduct it virtually
- All prospective jurors must appear in-person for examination when jury selection is conducted in-person under the new felony case requirement
- Amends Rule 17.5 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure to create an exception to the court's general discretion over hearing formats, deferring to the new Rule 18(b) requirements for felony jury selection
- Requires a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the Legislature for passage, as provided under Utah Constitution Article VIII, Section 4
- Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Joint Resolution Amending Court Rules Regarding Jury Selection
Judicial Administration
Last Action
Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2026
Rules2/24/2026
Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice1/28/2026
Rules1/27/2026
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