SB112 Alabama 2014 Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, all trials by jury are tried by a twelve member jury. This bill would provide that civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000 and misdemeanor criminal cases would be tried by a six member jury
Additionally, this bill would provide for a six member jury when a defendant pleads guilty to an offense that falls under the presumptive sentencing standards and the prosecutor chooses to pursue an increased sentence due to aggravating circumstances
Relating to jury trials; to amend Sections 12-16-100 and 12-16-101, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for a six member jury in certain criminal proceedings; and to amend Section 12-16-140, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for a six member jury in civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2014 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| January 15, 2014 | S | Pending third reading on day 3 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment |
| January 15, 2014 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| January 14, 2014 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB112 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |