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MD HB260

MD HB260
Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
04/02/2021
Crossed Over
03/11/2021
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Altering certain circumstances under which an individual who has been convicted of a crime is not qualified for jury service; and repealing a provision specifying that an individual is not qualified for jury service if the individual has a certain charge pending for a certain crime.

AI Summary

This bill alters the circumstances under which an individual who has been convicted of a crime is disqualified from serving on a jury. Specifically, it removes the provision that disqualified individuals who have been sentenced to more than 1 year of imprisonment, and instead disqualifies only those individuals who are currently serving the sentence imposed for a felony conviction, including any term of probation. The bill also repeals the provision that disqualified individuals with certain criminal charges pending.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Third Reading Passed (37-10) (on 04/08/2021)

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