SJR 22 – Modifies provisions relating to jury trial waivers

• Sponsor: Mosley
• LR Number: 0567S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/8/2021 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S234
• Effective Date: Upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 22 - Under current law, in every criminal case a defendant may, with the assent of the court, waive a trial by jury. This proposed Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, adds that a defendant may waive a trial by jury if he or she receives assent by both the government and the court.

MARY GRACE BRUNTRAGER

Amendments

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