Bill Summary

by Daley Co Sponsors: Tant

Post-trial Counseling Services for Jurors: Creates post-trial counseling program for jurors; requires chief judge of circuit to administer program; requires and authorizes judicial circuit to provide specified number of counseling sessions; authorizes judges to extend jury service for specified administrative purpose if juror requests counseling before conclusion of trial; prohibits clerk of court from releasing name of juror who requests post-trial counseling services; requires judicial circuits to annually submit a report to DCF. Effective Date: July 1, 2024

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