Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to change the eligibility criteria for serving as a juror, specifically in criminal cases, for individuals who have been convicted of a felony in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes that individuals who are under correctional supervision for a felony conviction are not eligible to serve on a jury or a grand jury in criminal cases.
• This ineligibility to serve as a juror continues until the individual's sentence has been fully discharged as defined by existing law (referenced in section 609.165 of Minnesota Statutes).

Significant Changes

• Currently, the Minnesota law or court rules do not explicitly prohibit those under correctional supervision for felonies from serving as jurors. This bill would impose such a prohibition, adding a clear restriction to their eligibility.

Relevant Terms

felons, jury service, ineligible, correctional supervision, grand jury, criminal cases, sentence discharged, Minnesota Statutes chapter 593, felony conviction.