SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2306

BYRepresentative P. King 

Retaining county clerk responsibility for summoning jurors.

House Committe on Judiciary

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 15, 1990; February 16, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Nelson, Chairman; McCaslin, Vice Chairman; Hayner, Madsen, Newhouse, Niemi, Patrick, Rasmussen, Talmadge, Thorsness.

Senate Staff:Anita Neal (786-7418)

                  February 16, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON LAW & JUSTICE, FEBRUARY 16, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Chapter 2.36 RCW regarding juries was amended in 1988.  The purpose of the amendments was to promote efficient jury administration and to provide for the uniform selection, summoning, and compensation of jurors.  Presently, the county clerk issues summons for jury duty.  In courts of limited jurisdiction, summons is issued by the court.  If the courts agree, the superior court may summon jurors for all courts in the county or judicial district.

SUMMARY:

If the courts agree, the county clerk, rather than the superior court, may summon jurors for all courts in the county or judicial district.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Jim Goche, Snohomish County Clerk