SB322

Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification

Complete·5/31/26

Maryland SB322 amends jury service disqualification criteria to exclude those convicted of certain crimes.

Maryland SB322 modifies the criteria for jury service disqualification by excluding individuals convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year, including those involving perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or other specified crimes. The bill also excludes those currently serving sentences for such convictions. This change is effective from October 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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36 Nay

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7 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

2:00 PM

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing

History

May 31

Senate

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 875

Apr 13

House

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

Apr 13

House

Third Reading Passed (97-36)