On September 30, 2010 Governor Schwarzenegger signed the Expedited Jury Trials Act. The bill will give Californians the option to have a simplified one day jury trial in civil matters. Under AB 2284, if both sides agree, civil trials can be heard before an eight member jury, 6 of whom must agree on a verdict that will be binding with limited right of appeal. Not only does the act provide an opportunity for effecient and economical access to jury trials to Californians, but also helps streamline case management and trial efficiency for California Civil Courts.
Consumer Attorneys for Californians (CAOC) was a major proponent of the bill and was integral in its passage. For more information please visit the CAOC website below.
http://www.caoc.com/CA/
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