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Ex-Felons Can Now Serve On California Juries Under New Law

October 9, 2019 2:30 pmOctober 9, 2019 4:01 pm

SB 310, the bill which restores jury duty rights to most formerly incarcerated people convicted under a felony, was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday. The new law, while granting the right to serve on a jury,...

Convicted Felons Closer to Serving on California Juries

May 28, 2019 6:07 pmJune 10, 2019 12:27 pm

In the State of California, a felony conviction results in a lifetime ban from jury duty. This penalty cannot be restored. Or can it? A bill by Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) would allow convicted felons to serve on a jury....