Convicted Felons Can Now Serve On A Jury In California

The bill, effective January 1, 2020, prevents convicted felons on parole or probation and registered sex offenders from serving on juries. It aims to address racial disparities in jury selection, as highlighted by Senator Nancy Skinner. Before the bill, one in five African American men in California was barred from jury service due to prior felonies. Over half of US states still impose lifetime bans on felons serving on juries.

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