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NY S08065
NY S08065Relates to removing the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons who have completed their sentencing, including any period of probation or community supervision.
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Introduced
01/24/2022
01/24/2022
In Committee
01/24/2022
01/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to removing the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons who have completed their sentencing, including any period of probation or community supervision.
AI Summary
This bill relates to removing the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons who have completed their sentencing, including any period of probation or community supervision. The key provision of the bill is to amend the Judiciary Law to allow individuals who were previously convicted of a felony, but have completed their entire sentencing, to serve on juries. This represents a change from the current law, which bars felons from serving on juries regardless of whether they have completed their sentences.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 01/24/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S8065 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08065&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08065 |
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