SB 638: Juror Sanctions
GENERAL BILL by Powell
Juror Sanctions; Revising available sanctions for any person who is duly summoned to attend court as a juror and fails to attend without any sufficient excuse; prohibiting a court from imposing a term of imprisonment on any person who fails to attend as a juror without any sufficient excuse and is found in contempt of court unless the person is able to obtain legal representation, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 5/5/2023 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/5/2023 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2/9/2023 | Senate |
• Filed |
2/16/2023 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Criminal Justice; Rules |
3/7/2023 | Senate |
• Introduced |
5/5/2023 | Senate |
• Died in Judiciary |