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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification FOR the purpose of altering the circumstances under which an individual who has been convicted of a crime is not qualified for jury service; and generally relating to jury service. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 8-103 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
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 in Maryland. It repeals the previous provision that allowed individuals with certain felony convictions to serve on juries if they had been pardoned. The bill now disqualifies individuals who are currently serving a sentence, including parole or probation, for a crime punishable by more than 1 year in prison or for certain crimes related to perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or crimes under the Criminal Law Article. The bill also specifies that individuals with pending charges for crimes punishable by more than 1 year in prison are disqualified from jury service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/29/2023 ) (on 03/29/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0097?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0097t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 883520/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (18-27) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0097_88352001.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 643323/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (16-27) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0097_64332301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0097_jpr.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 313629/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0097_31362901.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0097f.pdf |
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