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Government

Jun. 19, 2019

Bill to allow felons to serve on juries postponed for negotiations

A controversial bill to allow felons to serve on juries was pulled from consideration in the Assembly Judiciary Committee Tuesday to allow for negotiations with opponents.

A controversial bill to allow felons to serve on juries was pulled from consideration in the Assembly Judiciary Committee Tuesday to allow for negotiations with opponents.

Larry D. Morse, legislative director with the California District Attorneys Association, said his group is seeking to limit SB 310 to felons no longer under court supervision.

"The biggest concern we have expressed is that we do...

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