New York A08695 amends the civil practice law to require juries to start deliberations anew after substituting an alternate juror, except for issues.

New York A08695 amends the civil practice law to change how juries operate when an alternate juror is substituted. After an alternate juror is seated, the jury must begin deliberations anew on all issues submitted at the start of deliberations. However, if a verdict has already been rendered on any issue, the jury does not need to reconsider that issue. This change applies to all pending actions and proceedings after the bill's effective date.

New York A08695 amends the civil practice law to require juries to start deliberations anew after substituting an alternate juror, except for issues.

New York A08695 amends the civil practice law to change how juries operate when an alternate juror is substituted. After an alternate juror is seated, the jury must begin deliberations anew on all issues submitted at the start of deliberations. However, if a verdict has already been rendered on any issue, the jury does not need to reconsider that issue. This change applies to all pending actions and proceedings after the bill's effective date.