ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session
	House: JUD DPA 10-0-0-0 | 3^rd Read 59-0-1-0 Senate: JUD DPA 8-0-0-0 | 3^rd Read 30-0-0-0

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HB 2185: civil juries; size; concurrence

Sponsor:  Representative Pratt, LD 8

Senate Engrossed

Overview

An emergency measure that reduces the number of jurors for civil case trials until January 1, 2023.

History

A jury for a trial in any court involving a civil case must consist of eight persons and the concurrence of all but two must be necessary to render a verdict (A.R.S. § 21-102).

Provisions

1. Allows the presiding judge in a county superior court to reduce:

a) The number of jurors for a civil case trial from eight to six until January 1, 2023; and

b) The number of jurors for a civil case required for concurrence and necessary to render a verdict to one, rather than two, until January 1, 2023. (Sec. 1)

2. States beginning January 1, 2023, in a civil case trial the concurrence of all but two jurors is necessary to render a verdict. (Sec. 1)

3. Contains an emergency clause. (Sec. 2)

Senate Amendments

1. Specifies that, if eight jurors are used for a civil case trial, the concurrence of all but two jurors is required to render a verdict. (Sec. 1)

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