SB 193 - Patriot Jury Act; exemptions/postponement; change provisions of jury duty
Sponsored By
- (1) Wiles,John 37th
- (2) Johnson,Eric 1st
- (3) Weber,Dan 40th
- (4) Balfour,Don 9th
- (5) Harp,Seth 29th
Committees
- SC:JUDY
- HC:
Current Status
02/15/05 - Senate Read and ReferredFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for juries, so as to change provisions relating to exemptions and postponement of jury duty; to provide a short title; to provide a statement of policy; to provide for guidelines for exemptions for jury duty; to provide for the implementation of a juror management program in each state and superior court; to provide for the completion of jury duty; to provide for exemptions; to change provisions relating to a juror's failure to appear for jury service and create a new offense of failure to appear for jury duty; to create a lengthy trial fund for certain types of cases; to amend Code Section 34-1-3 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/15/2005 | Senate Read and Referred |