Judges and Judiciary
May 12, 2016
Law would help keep jurors off Google
California lawmakers are considering fining jurors caught violating court orders not to Google — or consult with or post on Facebook — anything regarding information on their trial. The only recourse judges currently have is finding the errant juror in contempt of court. By Karen Diep
California lawmakers are considering fining jurors caught violating court orders not to Google - or consult with or post on Facebook - anything regarding information on their trial. Assembly Bill 2101, in relevant part, seeks to "impose reasonable monetary sanction, not to exceed one thousand five dollars ... on an impaneled jury for any knowingly violation of a lawful court order without good cause."
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