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Judges and Judiciary,
Government,
Criminal

Aug. 29, 2019

Bill to put felons on juries heads to Assembly floor

A heavily amended version of a bill that would allow former felons to serve on juries is headed to the full Assembly. But if SB 310 passes, it may be challenged by a group representing sex offenders.

A heavily amended version of a bill that would allow former felons to serve on juries is headed to the full Assembly. But if SB 310 passes, it may be challenged by a group representing sex offenders.

The bill was pulled from the Assembly Appropriations Committee last week to allow for further negotiations with the California District Attorneys Association and law enforcement groups. Those talks led to an almost entirely new version...

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