S09770Introduced in the Senate
Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.
Introduced by Luis Sepulveda, District 32
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Official description
Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.
Where it stands
SUBSTITUTED BY A8695
June 3, 2026
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Bill history
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1ST REPORT CAL.753
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
SUBSTITUTED BY A8695
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