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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
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 amends the circumstances under which an individual who has been convicted of a crime is disqualified from serving on a jury in Maryland. The bill removes the requirement that an individual must have received a sentence of imprisonment for more than 1 year to be disqualified, and instead disqualifies individuals who are currently serving the sentence imposed for their conviction, including a term of probation. The bill also removes the provision that allowed individuals with a disqualifying conviction to be qualified for jury service if they had been pardoned. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (14:30:00 2/1/2023 ) (on 02/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0156?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0156f.pdf |
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