S 288 · 93th Congress · Law

A bill to amend title 28 of the US code to provide that petite juries in the US district courts shall consist of six jurors, except in trials for capital offense.

Introduced 1973-01-11· Sponsored by Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that petit juries in United States district courts shall consist of six jurors, except in trials for capital offenses where the petit juries shall consist of twelve jurors. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1875)…

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