Proposal would centralize jury management system, axe local jury boards

LANSINGHouse Democrats have reintroduced legislation to alter the state’s jury system by centralizing its management.The proposed changes also would allow people previously convicted of felonies to serve on juries.“The intent is to try to create an opportunity for folks to get a fair and impartial trial,” said Rep. Amos O’Neal, D-Saginaw – one of ...