New Jersey S2249 prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation and codifies procedures for addressing.

New Jersey S2249 amends existing law to prohibit the disqualification of jurors based on gender identity or sexual orientation. It codifies procedures for addressing allegations of discriminatory use of peremptory challenges, which allow parties to dismiss prospective jurors without stating a reason. If a party objects to a peremptory challenge on discriminatory grounds, they can establish a prima facie case of purposeful discrimination by showing the challenge was exercised against a member of a constitutionally protected group.

New Jersey S2249 prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation and codifies procedures for addressing.

New Jersey S2249 amends existing law to prohibit the disqualification of jurors based on gender identity or sexual orientation. It codifies procedures for addressing allegations of discriminatory use of peremptory challenges, which allow parties to dismiss prospective jurors without stating a reason. If a party objects to a peremptory challenge on discriminatory grounds, they can establish a prima facie case of purposeful discrimination by showing the challenge was exercised against a member of a constitutionally protected group.