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Digest
SB 1094 modifies jury instructions in capital cases to clarify the unanimity requirement for sentencing decisions. It eliminates the prior requirement that ten jurors must agree to issue a "no" answer on punishment questions, simplifying the process to either unanimous agreement or default outcomes. This change aims to ensure consistent application of mitigating factors while streamlining sentencing deliberations.
Author
Judith Zaffirini
Contact the Author
Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0121
Capitol Office:
CAP 1E.13
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