Bill > SB01020

This bill proposes to modify existing law to require that geographic proximity be a key factor when determining where a potential juror will serve, with a specific focus on allowing jurors to be assigned to courthouses that are closest to their residence, even if those courthouses are in a different judicial district than their official district of record. The legislation recognizes that administrative judicial district boundaries may not always align with the most convenient or accessible courthouse for potential jurors. By considering geographic proximity as a primary factor, the bill aims to reduce travel burden and increase accessibility for individuals called to jury duty, potentially making jury service less onerous for citizens. The proposed change would give court administrators more flexibility in assigning jurors to courthouses based on practical considerations of distance and ease of travel, rather than strictly adhering to traditional judicial district boundaries.

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