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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Trial by jury is in the constitution.[/quote] Not for misdemeanors. Not the worst idea, but it needs to be separated out from the rest of the legislation and then phased in over a period of years to allow for the courts to build up their capacity with more judges more personnel and a bigger jury pool to allow for additional jury trials. [/quote] In Washington State, you can request a jury trial for misdemeanors. The system works fine, but because that's been the rule for years, there are enough prosecutors, judges, etc., to handle it. You can't just flip that switch. [/quote] Did anyone read the proposed legislation before posting about it? It DOES phase in over a period of years[/quote]
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