Law Practice
Sep. 11, 2020
Peremptory challenge bill awaits governor’s signature
On Aug. 31, the California Legislature passed a bill that would strengthen the ability to challenge discrimination in the jury selection process.
Allen L. Lanstra
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On Aug. 31, the California Legislature passed a bill that would strengthen the ability to challenge discrimination in the jury selection process. Assembly Bill 3070 was designed to "put into place an effective procedure for eliminating the unfair exclusion of potential jurors based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or religious affiliation, or perceived membership in any of those groups, through the exercise of peremptor...
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