SB 20
Revises provisions relating to judicial administration. (BDR 14-476)
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Bill overview
This bill makes changes to how justice courts operate, primarily concerning recording procedures and jury selection. It eliminates the requirement for justice courts to record jury trials using sound equipment, allowing them to do so under certain circumstances. The bill also modifies rules regarding the preservation of sound recordings in criminal cases, requiring a minimum of 5 years of preservation for certain offenses. Furthermore, it creates an exception to the requirement of including information about individuals receiving public assistance in jury selection lists, if doing so is prohibited by federal law.
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Senate Committee on Judiciary
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