2009 House Bill 4060

Allow all-Detroit juries in Detroit criminal trials

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2009

Introduced by Rep. LaMar Lemmons (D-2)

To allow a criminal defendant in a trial held in Detroit to have a jury comprised of just Detroit residents, if he or she requests it. The city council would have to vote to allow this system to go into effect.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary