Allows defendants to respond to appearance tickets for certain local violations, including a violation of a local zoning ordinance or local zoning law or of a building or sanitation code, by mail; establishes procedures for such plea by mail.
Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.
Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.
Relates to complaints regarding judges and confidentiality of records; extends the jurisdiction of the state commission on judicial conduct as to judges who resign or retire while under investigation or formal charges.
Requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.
Requires issuers of credit cards to give the cardholder at least 45 days written notice via email, text message, or written letter before closing the cardholder's account.
Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings regarding violations of orders of child support and to establish paternity or parentage in the family court.