Bill Summary for H 284 (2015-2016)

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Jul 28 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 284 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 18, 2015
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT IMPOSITION OF A FINE IS NOT AN ALLOWABLE SANCTION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT AND TO PERMIT EXCUSED JURY DUTY FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS OUT OF STATE.
Intro. by Glazier, Stam.

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Senate amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Adds a section requiring the Administrative Office of the Courts to study, in consultation with the North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court, excusals from jury service, including whether or not excusals should be granted for prospective jurors on work assignment outside of the state. Requires a report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety and the General Assembly upon the convening of the 2016 Regular Session of the 2015 General Assembly. Effective when the act becomes law.

Makes additional organizational and conforming changes.