Code Civ. Proc., § 198.5 · Chapter 1. Trial Jury Selection and Management Act
Code Civ. Proc., § 198.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If sessions of the superior court are held in a location other than the county seat, the names for master jury lists and qualified jury lists to serve in a session may be selected from the area in which the session is held, pursuant to a local superior court rule that divides the county in a manner that provides all qualified persons in the county an equal opportunity to be considered for jury service. Nothing in this section precludes the court, in its discretion, from ordering a countywide venire in the interest of justice.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended (as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784) by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2004.
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BenchPath cards that rely on this text
- Madera County Superior Court Local Rules of Court (effective January 1, 2026) — Division 1, Court Organization and General Provisions (Rules 1.1.1 to 1.11.1)
- Nevada County Superior Court Rules of Court (effective January 1, 1997; updated July 1, 2026) — Chapter 3: Jury Service
- Placer County Superior Court Local Rules of Court (effective January 1, 2026) — Chapter 10.00: Local Rules – General
- Riverside County Superior Court Local Rules (effective July 1, 2026) — Title 1: General
- Tulare County Superior Court Local Rules (revised July 1, 2026) — Chapters 1 to 3: General Administration of the Court; Organization of Court; Judicial Assignments (Rules 100 to 302)
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