Massachusetts H1651 aims to address racial disparity in jury selection by regulating peremptory challenges.

Massachusetts H1651 seeks to address racial disparity in jury selection by amending the law to regulate peremptory challenges. The bill allows parties to object to peremptory challenges based on improper bias and requires the court to evaluate the reasons given for such challenges. If the court finds that race or ethnicity may have been a factor, the challenge will be denied. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which a peremptory challenge may be considered invalid, such as if the challenge is based on conduct not corroborated by the judge or opposing counsel.

Massachusetts H1651 aims to address racial disparity in jury selection by regulating peremptory challenges.

Massachusetts H1651 seeks to address racial disparity in jury selection by amending the law to regulate peremptory challenges. The bill allows parties to object to peremptory challenges based on improper bias and requires the court to evaluate the reasons given for such challenges. If the court finds that race or ethnicity may have been a factor, the challenge will be denied. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which a peremptory challenge may be considered invalid, such as if the challenge is based on conduct not corroborated by the judge or opposing counsel.