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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 14-7-1050, relating to JURY VOIR DIRE, so as to PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEY-CONDUCTED JURY VOIR DIRE BY ORAL AND DIRECT QUESTIONING; by amending Section 14-7-1060, relating to THE DRAWING OF A JURY PANEL, so as to PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF JURORS TO BE DRAWN IS WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE TRIAL JUDGE; and by amending Section 14-7-1080, relating to THE DRAWING OF A SECOND JURY PANEL, so as to DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PANEL MUST BE MADE UP OF TWENTY JURORS.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina's laws regarding jury voir dire (the process of selecting a jury) in trials. It provides for attorney-conducted jury voir dire through oral and direct questioning, gives the trial judge discretion to determine the number of jurors to be drawn, and removes the requirement that a second jury panel must be made up of twenty jurors. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and control over the jury selection process for attorneys and judges.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Jay Jordan (R)*,
Case Brittain (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Ben Connell (R),
Val Guest (R),
Jackie Hayes (D),
Lee Hewitt (R),
Roger Kirby (D),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Chris Murphy (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee (09:00:00 4/27/2023 Blatt Room 511) (on 04/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3864&session=125&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H3864 2023-02-02 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H3864%202023-02-02%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3864_20230202.htm |
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