California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1708 — Jurors: peace officer exemption.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law excludes certain peace officers from voir dire in civil and criminal matters, and other specified peace officers from voir dire in criminal matters. This bill would exclude additional peace officers, including certain parole officers, probation officers, deputy probation officers, board coordinating parole agents, correctional officers, transportation officers of a probation department, and other employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Department of State Hospitals, and the Board of Parole Hearings, from voir dire in criminal matters.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 1).

  6. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  7. Referred to Coms. on JUD. and PUB. S.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Alejo · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Alejo

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1708 do?
Existing law excludes certain peace officers from voir dire in civil and criminal matters, and other specified peace officers from voir dire in criminal matters. This bill would exclude additional peace officers, including certain parole officers, probation officers, deputy probation officers, board coordinating parole agents, correctional officers, transportation officers of a probation department, and other employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Department of State Hospitals, and the Board of Parole Hearings, from voir dire in criminal matters.
Who sponsors AB 1708?
AB 1708 is sponsored by Alejo.
What is the current status of AB 1708?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1708?
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