Honorable Will Hartnett, Chair, House Committee on Judicial Affairs
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1252 by Hope (Relating to the selection of a jury in criminal and civil cases. ), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would authorize the court's designee to discharge a prospective juror or postpone the prospective juror's service. The bill would take effect September 1, 2003 and would apply only to persons summoned to appear for jury service on or after that date.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.