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NJ A358

NJ A358
Exempts judges and justices from jury duty.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would exempt judges and justices from jury duty in State courts. Specifically, the bill provides that an excuse from jury duty would be granted if the prospective juror is a justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, judge of the Tax Court, judge of a municipal court, judge of the Office of Administrative Law, judge of the Division of Workers' Compensation, or judge of any federal court. The bill would take effect immediately and would apply to prospective jurors summoned for jury service on or after the effective date.

AI Summary

This bill would exempt judges and justices from jury duty in State courts. Specifically, the bill provides that an excuse from jury duty would be granted if the prospective juror is a justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, judge of the Tax Court, judge of a municipal court, judge of the Office of Administrative Law, judge of the Division of Workers' Compensation, or judge of any federal court. The bill would take effect immediately and would apply to prospective jurors summoned for jury service on or after the effective date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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