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NJ A5089
NJ A5089Eliminates past conviction of indictable offense as disqualifier for jury service.
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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would permit persons with past convictions of indictable offenses to serve on juries. Under current law, such convictions, whether based on violations of New Jersey law, another state's law, or federal law, are automatic disqualifiers for jury service. See N.J.S.2B:20-1, subsection e. The bill would eliminate this disqualifier, making persons with such convictions eligible for jury service.
AI Summary
This bill would eliminate the disqualification of persons with past convictions of indictable (serious) offenses from serving on juries in New Jersey. Under the current law, such convictions, whether under New Jersey, another state, or federal law, automatically disqualify individuals from jury service. This bill would remove this disqualifier, making those with such convictions eligible for jury service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Jamel Holley (D),
Eric Houghtaling (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/25/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5089_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5089_I1.PDF |
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