An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for qualifications of jurors.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies Pennsylvania’s law regarding jury qualifications under Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. Specifically, it clarifies that a person previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year is ineligible to serve on a jury unless they have received a pardon or amnesty. The bill aims to modernize the process of excluding potential jurors based on criminal history.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that a prior conviction for a crime with a sentence exceeding one year disqualifies a person from jury service.
- Specifies that a pardon or amnesty must be granted for a previously convicted individual to become eligible for jury duty.
- Addresses qualifications of jurors under Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Who is affected
- Potential jurors in Pennsylvania
- Judges
- Defense attorneys
- Prosecutors
- The legal system in Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- Updates the criteria for jury eligibility by explicitly referencing pardon or amnesty.
- Provides a more defined process for removing individuals with prior felony convictions from the jury pool.
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- Pn 2987 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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