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NJ SCR92
NJ SCR92Urges Governor to immediately rescind Executive Order No.411, which permits person with past conviction of indictable offense to serve on jury under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges Governor Sherrill to immediately rescind Governor Murphy's Executive Order No.411, issued on January 11, 2026, which permits a person with a past conviction of an indictable offense to serve on a jury under certain circumstances. Executive Order No.411 permits a person convicted of an indictable offense under State law on or before January 10, 2026, to serve on a jury once the person has completed their sentence of incarceration, probation, or parole under most circumstances. It is expected to impact about 350,000 persons with a past conviction of an indictable offense in the State. Prohibiting a person with a past conviction from serving on a jury protects the integrity, impartiality, and the public credibility of the judicial system. Recognizing these concerns, the Legislature has not passed any legislation which would remove this prohibition on jury service in any legislative session since 2018. Executive Order No.411 ignores the Legislature's clear intent to maintain this statutory prohibition and is arbitrary and capricious by the executive order's own terms.
AI Summary
This resolution urges Governor Sherrill to immediately revoke Executive Order No. 411, which was issued by former Governor Murphy and allows individuals with past convictions for an "indictable offense" (a serious crime, similar to a felony) to serve on a jury after completing their sentence, under most conditions. The resolution argues that prohibiting individuals with such convictions from jury service is crucial for maintaining the integrity and public trust in the judicial system, and that the Legislature has consistently upheld this prohibition since 2018. It criticizes the executive order for circumventing legislative intent, creating confusion in the courts by arbitrarily distinguishing between past and future convictions, and for being a broad policy change that should have undergone legislative debate rather than being enacted by executive decree.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SCR92 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/92_I1.HTM |
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