SB 1420: Judicial Proceedings in Civil Cases
GENERAL BILL by Altman
Judicial Proceedings in Civil Cases; Provides for the chief judge of a judicial circuit, subject to approval by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to establish a program for retired justices or judges to preside over civil cases and trials upon written request of one or more parties. Provides for compensation of such justices or judges. Provides for an additional court cost and for deposit thereof. Provides for the procedures governing voluntary trial resolution to include a jury trial if there is a right to a jury trial and if at least one party has requested a jury trial, etc.
Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Budget (BC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2011 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/7/2011 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Budget -SJ 107 |
| 3/8/2011 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 107 |
| 5/7/2011 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Judiciary |