JUROR QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRES

House Bill 4054

Sponsor:  Rep. Steve Bieda                                                             

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 2-10-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4054 AS INTRODUCED 1-27-05

The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act to allow a jury board, if approved by the chief circuit judge, to remove from the first jury list the name of any person convicted of a felony and therefore disqualified from serving as a juror under Section 1307A(1)(e) of the act.

MCL 600.1312

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.