MN HF3336

Certain felons made ineligible to serve as jurors in criminal cases.

Introduced House Paul Novotny (R)
Plain English Summary

Minnesota House Bill HF3336, introduced on May 17, 2025, proposes that individuals currently under correctional supervision for a felony offense are ineligible to serve on juries in criminal cases. This ineligibility remains until the individual's sentence is fully discharged.

Supporters Say

Supporters of HF3336 argue that excluding individuals under felony supervision from jury duty helps maintain the integrity and impartiality of the judicial process. They believe that those still serving sentences may have biases that could affect their judgment in criminal cases.

Critics Say

Critics of HF3336 contend that the bill unfairly discriminates against individuals with felony convictions who are still under supervision. They argue that serving on a jury is a civic duty and that excluding these individuals undermines their reintegration into society and perpetuates stigma.

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Minnesota Legislature. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.