SF3460 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain felons ineligibility to serve as jurors in criminal cases establishment
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to amend current public safety laws, specifically relating to the eligibility of certain individuals serving on juries in criminal cases.
Main Provisions
- The bill proposes to prohibit individuals who are under correctional supervision for a felony offense from serving as jurors in criminal cases.
- This prohibition applies to service on both trial juries and grand juries.
- The restriction is in place until the individual's sentence has been completely discharged, meaning they have completed all aspects of their sentence as specified under Minnesota law.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Currently, there may be no explicit restriction on felons under supervision serving as jurors; this bill introduces a specific prohibition.
- The bill clarifies that the ineligibility lasts until the person's full sentence is completed and discharged.
Relevant Terms
felons, jury service, correctional supervision, grand jury, criminal case, sentence discharge, public safety, Minnesota Statutes chapter 593.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill references the discharge of sentences for felons in relation to their eligibility to serve on juries.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.165",
"subdivision": ""
}
]