Code Civ. Proc., § 228 · Chapter 1. Trial Jury Selection and Management Act
Code Civ. Proc., § 228
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Challenges for general disqualification may be taken on one or both of the following grounds, and for no other:
(a) A want of any of the qualifications prescribed by this code to render a person competent as a juror.
(b) The existence of any incapacity which satisfies the court that the challenged person is incapable of performing the duties of a juror in the particular action without prejudice to the substantial rights of the challenging party.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1008, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.
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