Robert F. Flider
- Democratic
Primary
Creates the Juror Protection Act. Provides that a person who represents himself or herself during any phase of a jury trial and is subsequently found guilty of any charge must seek and obtain leave of the court prior to making any attempt to contact any member of the jury panel, regardless of the reason for inquiry. Sets out a process for petitioning the court for leave to contact a member of the jury panel. Provides that any attempt to contact a member of the jury panel following that member's refusal to speak as outlined in the Act shall be deemed a violation of Section 32-4 of the Criminal Code of 1961. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes violation of the Juror Protection Act a Class 4 felony.
Effective Date January 1, 2006
Governor Approved
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0186
Sent to the Governor
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 11, 2005
Second Reading
Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 21, 2005
Assigned to Judiciary
First Reading
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Frank C. Watson
Referred to Rules
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 016-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider
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