California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 324 — Trial jurors: eligibility.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 from jury service a person who has been convicted of malfeasance in office. Existing law also excludes from jury service a felon whose civil rights have not been restored. This bill would instead exclude a felon who has not completed probation, parole, post-release community supervision, or mandatory supervision. This bill would also categorically exclude a person who has been convicted of bribery, perjury, forgery, or other high crimes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  4. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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

  6. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  8. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  9. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Jones-Sawyer · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jones-Sawyer

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 324 do?
Existing law excludes from jury service a person who has been convicted of malfeasance in office. Existing law also excludes from jury service a felon whose civil rights have not been restored. This bill would instead exclude a felon who has not completed probation, parole, post-release community supervision, or mandatory supervision. This bill would also categorically exclude a person who has been convicted of bribery, perjury, forgery, or other high crimes.
Who sponsors AB 324?
AB 324 is sponsored by Jones-Sawyer.
What is the current status of AB 324?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 324?
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