California § 191 - The Legislature recognizes that trial by jury is a cherished constitutional right
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§ 191. The Legislature recognizes that trial by jury is a cherished constitutional right
The Legislature recognizes that trial by jury is a cherished constitutional right, and that jury service is an obligation of citizenship. It is the policy of the State of California that all persons selected for jury service shall be selected at random from the population of the area served by the court; that all qualified persons have an equal opportunity, in accordance with this chapter, to be considered for jury service in the state and an obligation to serve as jurors when summoned for that purpose; and that it is the responsibility of jury commissioners to manage all jury systems in an efficient, equitable, and cost-effective manner, in accordance with this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 191
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 191 cover?
Section 191 ("The Legislature recognizes that trial by jury is a cherished constitutional right") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 191?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 191" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 191 apply to my situation?
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