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Introduced
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
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 changes the requirement from individuals convicted of a crime punishable by more than 1 year of imprisonment to only those currently serving a sentence, including probation, for a felony conviction. The bill also repeals the provision that disqualified individuals with certain criminal charges pending. The bill aims to update the law around jury service disqualification criteria.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 3/31 at 1:30 p.m. (on 03/23/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0625?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0625t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 198075/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0625_19807501.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/sb0625_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0625f.pdf |
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