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Criminal

Sep. 13, 2019

Heavily amended felons on juries bill heads to governor

Prosecutors’ and defense attorneys’ disagreements about the bill’s likely effects continued after its passage Wednesday.

Californians who have been convicted of felonies will be called in for jury duty if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill passed by the Legislature after several amendments and intense opposition from prosecutors and law enforcement.

Prosecutors' and defense attorneys' disagreements about the bill's likely effects continued after its passage Wednesday.

SB 310 passed the Senate 29-10 after a final round of...

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