SB 1650: Juror Sanctions
GENERAL BILL by Powell
Juror Sanctions; Revising available sanctions for any person who fails to attend court as a juror without any sufficient excuse; restricting a court from imposing a term of imprisonment on any person who fails to attend as a juror without any sufficient excuse and is found in contempt of court unless the person is able to obtain legal representation, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 4/30/2021 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2021 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Rules (RC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 2/24/2021 Senate • Filed
3/4/2021 Senate • Referred to Judiciary; Criminal Justice; Rules -SJ 193
3/10/2021 Senate • Introduced -SJ 193
4/30/2021 Senate • Died in Judiciary
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SB 1650, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/24/2021 at 4:28 PM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 40.23 Summoning jurors. Page 1 (pdf)