Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB46 by Zaffirini (Relating to allowing judges to use juror identification numbers when polling the jury.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would permit a judge to assign each juror an identification number to allow for anonymous polling of the jury. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council