BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5101: Juror privacy

Protecting juror privacy.

Summary

  • Judges in criminal and civil cases must inform jurors prior to discharge of the right to discuss or not discuss the deliberations or verdict with anyone. The plaintiff, defendant or an agent of either may discuss the case with a juror if the juror consents to the discussion prior to leaving the courthouse.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5101), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Oke (R-26)
Introduced
January 15, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5101 in other sessions

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