Judges and Judiciary
Mar. 18, 2014
Limiting peremptory challenges won't impact justice, just the court's wallet
Senate Bill 794 would reduce peremptory challenges in misdemeanor trials from 10 to five per side. By Helios J. Hernandez II
Senate Bill 794 would reduce peremptory challenges in misdemeanor trials from 10 to five per side. It was, in part, a response to the governor and the Legislature asking the courts for ways to save money. The proposal, sponsored by the California Judges Association, is pro juror and pro taxpayer. It is pro juror because it requires fewer jurors and because those called will spend less time in court. It is pro taxpayer because it requires...
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