COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. NO.: 3603-01
BILL NO.: SB 824
SUBJECT: Courts; Juries
TYPE: Original
DATE: January 28, 2000
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of State Courts Administrator assume the proposed legislation would cause a slight increase in the number of persons available for jury service. However, there would be no increased cost to the judiciary.
In response to a similar proposal, officials from the Office of the Secretary of State assumed there would be no fiscal impact on their agency.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
This legislation could affect small businesses that routinely employ a large percentage of persons ranging in age from eighteen to twenty, as employees within this age group may be called to serve on juries.
DESCRIPTION
The proposed legislation would lower the age of jury duty from 21 years to 18 years of age.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program, and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Office of State Courts Administrator
Office of the Secretary of State
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
January 28, 2000