HB 4094
Courts: juries; prospective jurors with certain criminal records and protected statuses; amend eligibility for service and peremptory challenges. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a) & adds secs. 1307b & 1356.
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This bill changes how people can serve on juries in Michigan. It clarifies who is eligible to be a juror, including those over 70, nursing mothers, and service members, and provides exemptions for these groups. The bill also addresses the use of peremptory challenges, stating that courts cannot disqualify jurors solely based on criminal records unless the crime is similar to the case at hand, and prohibits excluding prospective jurors based on protected statuses like race or religion. It aims to prevent discriminatory use of peremptory challenges and ensures fairness in jury selection.
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