Understanding California’s New Peremptory Challenge Law: What Trial Attorneys Ne
About this program
Join this session as it breaks down California’s recently enacted peremptory challenge reform, applicable to criminal jury trials since 2022 and now applying to civil jury selection starting January 1, 2026. This program explains how Code of Civil Procedure § 231.7 replaces traditional Batson/Wheeler procedures and imposes stricter standards for objecting to discriminatory use of peremptory strikes, including expanded grounds and presumptively invalid reasons. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating objections under the new law and how courts will evaluate stated reasons for challenges.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 1 hour of General credit in California. It aired March 9, 2026 and features Martin Aarons and Justin Palmer.
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