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MD SB625

MD SB625
Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification


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Introduced
01/29/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
03/22/2021
Passed
Dead
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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