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fair cross-section requirement in California

75 California opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

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CaseFollowedCited
Duren v. Missourigreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 50 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–2025
2 sentences

2025Rather, he is entitled to a panel drawn from a representative cross-section of the community.” (De Rosans, at p. 621.) Defendant’s burden under the second prong is to show that the representation of African Americans “ ‘in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of persons in the community[.]’ ” (People v. Bell, supra, 49 Cal.3d at p. 526 , quoting Duren, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 .) “The second Duren prong requires a showing that the cognizable group is underrepresented in venires from which juries are selected, not on the panel from which t

2025To establish a prima-facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement, “the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection process.” (Duren, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 ; Anderson, supra, 25 Cal.4th at p. 566 .) If the defendant establishes a prima facie case of s

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People v. Wheelergreen
cal · 1978 · cited in 14 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–2020
2 sentences

1996It is uncontroverted that “[i]n California, the right to trial by a jury drawn from a representative cross-section of the community is guaranteed equally and independently by the Sixth Amendment to the federal Constitution (Taylor v. Louisiana (1975) 419 U.S. 522, 530 [ 42 L.Ed.2d 690, 698 , 95 S.Ct. 692 ]) and by article I, section 16 of the California Constitution (People v. Wheeler (1978) 22 Cal.3d 258, 272 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 890 , 583 P.2d 748 ]).” (Williams v. Superior Court (1989) 49 Cal.3d 736, 740 [ 263 Cal.Rptr. 503 , 781 P.2d 537 ].) “In order to establish a prima facie violation of the

1996It is uncontroverted that “[i]n California, the right to trial by a jury drawn from a representative cross-section of the community is guaranteed equally and independently by the Sixth Amendment to the federal Constitution (Taylor v. Louisiana (1975) 419 U.S. 522, 530 [ 42 L.Ed.2d 690, 698 , 95 S.Ct. 692 ]) and by article I, section 16 of the California Constitution (People v. Wheeler (1978) 22 Cal.3d 258, 272 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 890 , 583 P.2d 748 ]).” (Williams v. Superior Court (1989) 49 Cal.3d 736, 740 [ 263 Cal.Rptr. 503 , 781 P.2d 537 ].) “In order to establish a prima facie violation of the

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Taylor v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 14 California opinions naming this issue, 1976–2001
2 sentences

2001Upon the court rests the responsibility of declaring the law; upon the jury, the responsibility of applying the law so declared to the facts as they, upon their conscience, believe them to be." ( Id. at p. 102, 15 S.Ct. 273 .) In Taylor v. Louisiana (1975) 419 U.S. 522, 530 , 95 S.Ct. 692 , 42 L.Ed.2d 690 , the United States Supreme Court, in holding that the fair-cross-section requirement is fundamental to the jury trial guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, observed: "The purpose of a jury is to guard against the exercise of arbitrary power—to make available the commonsense judgment of the comm

2001Upon the court rests the responsibility of declaring the law; upon the jury, the responsibility of applying the law so declared to the facts as they, upon their conscience, believe them to be." ( Id. at p. 102, 15 S.Ct. 273 .) In Taylor v. Louisiana (1975) 419 U.S. 522, 530 , 95 S.Ct. 692 , 42 L.Ed.2d 690 , the United States Supreme Court, in holding that the fair-cross-section requirement is fundamental to the jury trial guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, observed: "The purpose of a jury is to guard against the exercise of arbitrary power—to make available the commonsense judgment of the comm

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People v. Harrisgreen
cal · 1984 · cited in 15 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–2001
2 sentences

2001(Bell); e.g., [People v.] Harris [(1984)] 36 Cal.3d [36,] 48-49 [ 201 Cal.Rptr. 782 , 679 P.2d 433 ].)” (People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132, 1159 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 268 , 824 P.2d 1315 ].) “In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be *233 excluded is a ‘distinctive’ group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation i

2001(Bell); e.g., [People v.] Harris [(1984)] 36 Cal.3d [36,] 48-49 [ 201 Cal.Rptr. 782 , 679 P.2d 433 ].)” (People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132, 1159 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 268 , 824 P.2d 1315 ].) “In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be *233 excluded is a ‘distinctive’ group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation i

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People v. Howardgreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 12 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–2017
2 sentences

2017Discussion A criminal defendant has a "right, under the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments, to a petit jury selected from a fair cross section of the *19 community." ( Duren v. Missouri (1979) 439 U.S. 357 , 359, 99 S.Ct. 664 , 58 L.Ed.2d 579 ( Duren ); see People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132 , 1159, 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 268 , 824 P.2d 1315 .) "In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a 'distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which ju

2017Discussion A criminal defendant has a "right, under the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments, to a petit jury selected from a fair cross section of the *19 community." ( Duren v. Missouri (1979) 439 U.S. 357 , 359, 99 S.Ct. 664 , 58 L.Ed.2d 579 ( Duren ); see People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132 , 1159, 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 268 , 824 P.2d 1315 .) "In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a 'distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which ju

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People v. Bellgreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 7 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–2025
2 sentences

2025Rather, he is entitled to a panel drawn from a representative cross-section of the community.” (De Rosans, at p. 621.) Defendant’s burden under the second prong is to show that the representation of African Americans “ ‘in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of persons in the community[.]’ ” (People v. Bell, supra, 49 Cal.3d at p. 526 , quoting Duren, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 .) “The second Duren prong requires a showing that the cognizable group is underrepresented in venires from which juries are selected, not on the panel from which t

2001(People v. Sanders (1990) 51 Cal.3d 471, 491 [ 273 Cal.Rptr. 537 , 797 P.2d 561 ].)” (People v. Horton, supra, 11 Cal.4th at p. 1088 .) As to appellant’s claim that he established a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, it is not disputed that the first prong is met in that African-Americans “are a cognizable group within the meaning of Duren . [Citation.]” (Bell, supra, 49 Cal.3d at p. 526.) We address the adequacy of appellant’s showing as to the second and third prongs under Duren’s three-prong test.

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Williams v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 1990–2012
2 sentences

2001(See Mattson, supra, 50 Cal.3d at p. 844 ; Williams v. Superior Court (1989) 49 Cal.3d 736, 744-745 [ 263 Cal.Rptr. 503 , 781 P.2d 537 ].) If a defendant makes a prima facie case showing that the fair-cross-section requirement is violated, “the burden shifts to the prosecution to provide either a more precise statistical showing that no constitutionally significant disparity exists or a compelling justification for the procedure that has resulted in the disparity in the jury venire.

2001(See Mattson, supra, 50 Cal.3d at p. 844 ; Williams v. Superior Court (1989) 49 Cal.3d 736, 744-745 [ 263 Cal.Rptr. 503 , 781 P.2d 537 ].) If a defendant makes a prima facie case showing that the fair-cross-section requirement is violated, “the burden shifts to the prosecution to provide either a more precise statistical showing that no constitutionally significant disparity exists or a compelling justification for the procedure that has resulted in the disparity in the jury venire.

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People v. Sandersgreen
cal · 1990 · cited in 8 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–2003
2 sentences

2001(People v. Sanders (1990) 51 Cal.3d 471, 491 [ 273 Cal.Rptr. 537 , 797 P.2d 561 ].)” (People v. Horton, supra, 11 Cal.4th at p. 1088 .) As to appellant’s claim that he established a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, it is not disputed that the first prong is met in that African-Americans “are a cognizable group within the meaning of Duren . [Citation.]” (Bell, supra, 49 Cal.3d at p. 526.) We address the adequacy of appellant’s showing as to the second and third prongs under Duren’s three-prong test.

2001(People v. Sanders (1990) 51 Cal.3d 471, 491 [ 273 Cal.Rptr. 537 , 797 P.2d 561 ].)” (People v. Horton, supra, 11 Cal.4th at p. 1088 .) As to appellant’s claim that he established a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, it is not disputed that the first prong is met in that African-Americans “are a cognizable group within the meaning of Duren . [Citation.]” (Bell, supra, 49 Cal.3d at p. 526.) We address the adequacy of appellant’s showing as to the second and third prongs under Duren’s three-prong test.

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People v. Mattsongreen
cal · 1990 · cited in 7 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–2012
2 sentences

2012(People v. Mattson (1990) 50 Cal.3d 826, 842 [ 268 Cal.Rptr. 802 , 789 P.2d 983 ].) ‘In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a “distinctive” group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection process.’ ([Duren,\ supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364

2012(People v. Mattson (1990) 50 Cal.3d 826, 842 [ 268 Cal.Rptr. 802 , 789 P.2d 983 ].) ‘In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a “distinctive” group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection process.’ ([Duren,\ supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364

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Lockhart v. McCreegreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 7 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–2010
2 sentences

2008As the United States Supreme Court explained, death penalty opponents, ‘or for that matter any other group defined solely in terms of shared attitudes that render members of the group unable to serve as jurors in a particular case, may be excluded from jury service without contravening any of the basic objectives of the fair-cross-section requirement.’ [Citations.] It is also well settled that this exclusion does not violate defendant’s right to an impartial jury.” (People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164, 1198 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ], quoting Lockhart v. McCree (1986) 476 U.S.

2008As the United States Supreme Court explained, death penalty opponents, ‘or for that matter any other group defined solely in terms of shared attitudes that render members of the group unable to serve as jurors in a particular case, may be excluded from jury service without contravening any of the basic objectives of the fair-cross-section requirement.’ [Citations.] It is also well settled that this exclusion does not violate defendant’s right to an impartial jury.” (People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164, 1198 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ], quoting Lockhart v. McCree (1986) 476 U.S.

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People v. Moralesgreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–2025
2 sentences

1991Proc., §§ 197, subd. (a), 204.) Under Duren v. Missouri (1979) 439 U.S. 357 [ 58 L.Ed.2d 579 , 99 S.Ct. 664 ] ( Duren ), in order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement, "the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a `distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not *Page 298 fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection

1991Proc., §§ 197, subd. (a), 204.) Under Duren v. Missouri (1979) 439 U.S. 357 [ 58 L.Ed.2d 579 , 99 S.Ct. 664 ] ( Duren ), in order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement, "the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a `distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not *Page 298 fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection

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People v. Fieldsgreen
cal · 1983 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–2010
2 sentences

2010As the United States Supreme Court explained, death penalty opponents, ‘or for that matter any other group defined solely in terms of shared attitudes that render members of the group unable to serve as jurors in a particular case, may be excluded from jury service without contravening any of the basic objectives of the fair-cross-section requirement.’ ( Lockhart, supra, 476 U.S. at pp. 176-177 . . . ; see also People v. Fields (1983) 35 Cal.3d 329, 353 [ 197 Cal.Rptr. 803 , 673 P.2d 680 ].) It is also well settled that this exclusion does not violate defendant’s right to an impartial jury. (

2010As the United States Supreme Court explained, death penalty opponents, ‘or for that matter any other group defined solely in terms of shared attitudes that render members of the group unable to serve as jurors in a particular case, may be excluded from jury service without contravening any of the basic objectives of the fair-cross-section requirement.’ ( Lockhart, supra, 476 U.S. at pp. 176-177 . . . ; see also People v. Fields (1983) 35 Cal.3d 329, 353 [ 197 Cal.Rptr. 803 , 673 P.2d 680 ].) It is also well settled that this exclusion does not violate defendant’s right to an impartial jury. (

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Roddy v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2007 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020(Jackson, at pp. 1194–1195; see Roddy v. Superior Court (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 1115, 1135 (Roddy) [“Regardless of a defendant’s constitutional right to pretrial discovery, ‘some 14We are mindful that “even dicta of the Supreme Court should not be disregarded by an intermediate court without a compelling reason.” (California Coastal Com. v. Office of Admin.

2014I, § 16; [citations].) This guarantee mandates that courts select juries from pools that do not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Lucas (2014) 60 Cal.4th 153, 255 .) “The relevant ‘community’ 13 for cross-section purposes is the community of qualified jurors in the judicial district in which the case is to be tried. [Citations.]” (People v. Currie (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 225, 233 .) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ gr

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People v. Jacksongreen
cal · 1996 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2014
2 sentences

2014I, § 16; [citations].) This guarantee mandates that courts select juries from pools that do not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Lucas (2014) 60 Cal.4th 153, 255 .) “The relevant ‘community’ 13 for cross-section purposes is the community of qualified jurors in the judicial district in which the case is to be tried. [Citations.]” (People v. Currie (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 225, 233 .) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ gr

2014I, § 16; [citations].) This guarantee mandates that courts select juries from pools that do not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Lucas (2014) 60 Cal.4th 153, 255 .) “The relevant ‘community’ 13 for cross-section purposes is the community of qualified jurors in the judicial district in which the case is to be tried. [Citations.]” (People v. Currie (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 225, 233 .) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ gr

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People v. Hortongreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2007
2 sentences

2007I, § 16; [citations].) That guarantee mandates that the pools from which juries are drawn must not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Horton (1995) 11 Cal.4th 1068, 1087-1088 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 516 , 906 P.2d 478 ] (Horton).) “The federal and state guarantees are coextensive, and the analyses are identical. [Citations.]” (People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132, 1159 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 268 , 824 P.2d 1315 ].) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded

2007I, § 16; [citations].) That guarantee mandates that the pools from which juries are drawn must not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Horton (1995) 11 Cal.4th 1068, 1087-1088 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 516 , 906 P.2d 478 ] (Horton).) “The federal and state guarantees are coextensive, and the analyses are identical. [Citations.]” (People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132, 1159 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 268 , 824 P.2d 1315 ].) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded

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People v. Bufordgreen
calctapp · 1982 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1989
2 sentences

1989While the affidavit forms are sent to prospective jurors during the qualifying process, neither they nor the computer-stored data contain any indication of the prospective juror’s race or ethnic origin.” ( 132 Cal.App.3d at p. 291 .) On this evidence Buford held that the defendant had established a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement. ( 132 Cal.App.3d at p. 299 .) People v. Harris is similar.

1989While the affidavit forms are sent to prospective jurors during the qualifying process, neither they nor the computer-stored data contain any indication of the prospective juror’s race or ethnic origin.” ( 132 Cal.App.3d at p. 291 .) On this evidence Buford held that the defendant had established a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement. ( 132 Cal.App.3d at p. 299 .) People v. Harris is similar.

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People v. Andersongreen
cal · 2001 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2025To establish a prima-facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement, “the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection process.” (Duren, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 ; Anderson, supra, 25 Cal.4th at p. 566 .) If the defendant establishes a prima facie case of s

2025To establish a prima-facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement, “the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection process.” (Duren, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 ; Anderson, supra, 25 Cal.4th at p. 566 .) If the defendant establishes a prima facie case of s

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People v. Burgenergreen
cal · 2003 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2015
2 sentences

2015Racial Composition of Venire Pool and Jury Defendant contends he was prejudiced by the lack of racial and ethnic diversity on the jury and the venire pool. “[A] prima facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement requires proof (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a distinctive group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this 19 underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury selection pro

2014I, § 16; [citations].) This guarantee mandates that courts select juries from pools that do not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Lucas (2014) 60 Cal.4th 153, 255 .) “The relevant ‘community’ 13 for cross-section purposes is the community of qualified jurors in the judicial district in which the case is to be tried. [Citations.]” (People v. Currie (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 225, 233 .) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ gr

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Rubio v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1979 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1989
2 sentences

1989If a defendant establishes a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment at this stage of jury selection, the burden shifts to the People to rebut the showing made by the defendant. (4a) In Duren v. Missouri, supra, 439 U.S. 357 , the United States Supreme Court defined the elements of that prima facie showing, creating a three-prong test: "In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a `distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the repres

1989If a defendant establishes a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment at this stage of jury selection, the burden shifts to the People to rebut the showing made by the defendant. (4a) In Duren v. Missouri, supra, 439 U.S. 357 , the United States Supreme Court defined the elements of that prima facie showing, creating a three-prong test: "In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a `distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the repres

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Holland v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1995
2 sentences

1991This conclusion necessarily entails the judgment that women are sufficiently numerous and distinct from men and that if they are systematically eliminated from jury panels, the Sixth Amendment’s fair-cross-section requirement cannot be satisfied.” (Id., at p. 531 [ 42 L.Ed.2d at p. 698 ]; see Holland v. Illinois (1990) 493 U.S. 474 [ 107 L.Ed.2d 905, 919 , 110 S.Ct. 803 ].) In the context of a challenge to the discriminatory use of peremptory challenges, women were recognized as a “cognizable group” in People v. Macioce (1987) 197 Cal.App.3d 262, 280 [ 242 Cal.Rptr. 771 ], (See also, discussio

1991This conclusion necessarily entails the judgment that women are sufficiently numerous and distinct from men and that if they are systematically eliminated from jury panels, the Sixth Amendment’s fair-cross-section requirement cannot be satisfied.” (Id., at p. 531 [ 42 L.Ed.2d at p. 698 ]; see Holland v. Illinois (1990) 493 U.S. 474 [ 107 L.Ed.2d 905, 919 , 110 S.Ct. 803 ].) In the context of a challenge to the discriminatory use of peremptory challenges, women were recognized as a “cognizable group” in People v. Macioce (1987) 197 Cal.App.3d 262, 280 [ 242 Cal.Rptr. 771 ], (See also, discussio

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People v. Hendersongreen
calctapp · 1990 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1994
2 sentences

1993He contends that a systematic underrepresentation of Hispanic persons and young people aged 18 to 24 was caused by excuses from service for economic hardship. *1061 (24) "In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a `distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclu

1993He contends that a systematic underrepresentation of Hispanic persons and young people aged 18 to 24 was caused by excuses from service for economic hardship. *1061 (24) "In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a `distinctive' group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclu

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Hovey v. Superior Courtred
cal · 1980 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1983–1989
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People v. Trevinogreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1987–1989
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People v. Ramosgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2018
2 sentences

2018(People v. Henriquez (2017) 4 Cal.5th 1, 18-19 (Henriquez); People v. Ramos (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1133, 1154 .) “ ‘In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, [a] defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a “distinctive” group in 5 the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury selection process.’ ” (Henri

2003The second prong "requires a constitutionally significant difference between the number of members of the cognizable group appearing for jury duty and the number in the relevant community." ( People v. Ramos (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1133, 1155 , 64 Cal.Rptr.2d 892 , 938 P.2d 950 .) Defendant cannot make such a showing.

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People v. Henriquezgreen
cal · 2017 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020Jan. 1, 2021].) 3 alleged to be excluded is a “distinctive” group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury-selection process.’ ” (People v. Henriquez (2017) 4 Cal.5th 1 , 18–19.) Whether a defendant is entitled to “the discovery of information necessary to make such a case” requires a different analysis.

2018(People v. Henriquez (2017) 4 Cal.5th 1, 18-19 (Henriquez); People v. Ramos (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1133, 1154 .) “ ‘In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, [a] defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a “distinctive” group in 5 the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that this underrepresentation is due to systematic exclusion of the group in the jury selection process.’ ” (Henri

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People v. De Rosansgreen
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Rather, he is entitled to a panel drawn from a representative cross-section of the community.” (De Rosans, at p. 621.) Defendant’s burden under the second prong is to show that the representation of African Americans “ ‘in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of persons in the community[.]’ ” (People v. Bell, supra, 49 Cal.3d at p. 526 , quoting Duren, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 .) “The second Duren prong requires a showing that the cognizable group is underrepresented in venires from which juries are selected, not on the panel from which t

2025The fair cross-section requirement as well as Duren “clearly contemplate[] a pre-trial challenge.” (De Rosans, supra, 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 621 .) Defendant’s argument “that the trial court should have granted a continuance rests on an erroneous assessment of the nature of a fair cross-section claim.

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Castaneda v. Partidagreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–2015
2 sentences

2015The trial court denied defendant’s motion to quash the jury venire, ruling there was no underrepresentation of Hispanics by significant numbers due to systematic exclusion in the jury selection process. (2) Analysis “In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be *652 excluded is a ‘distinctive’ group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that

2015The trial court denied defendant’s motion to quash the jury venire, ruling there was no underrepresentation of Hispanics by significant numbers due to systematic exclusion in the jury selection process. (2) Analysis “In order to establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be *652 excluded is a ‘distinctive’ group in the community; (2) that the representation of this group in venires from which juries are selected is not fair and reasonable in relation to the number of such persons in the community; and (3) that

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People v. Curriegreen
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2014
2 sentences

2014I, § 16; [citations].) This guarantee mandates that courts select juries from pools that do not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Lucas (2014) 60 Cal.4th 153, 255 .) “The relevant ‘community’ 13 for cross-section purposes is the community of qualified jurors in the judicial district in which the case is to be tried. [Citations.]” (People v. Currie (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 225, 233 .) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded is a ‘distinctive’ gr

2007I, § 16; [citations].) That guarantee mandates that the pools from which juries are drawn must not systematically exclude distinctive groups in the community. [Citation.]” (People v. Horton (1995) 11 Cal.4th 1068, 1087-1088 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 516 , 906 P.2d 478 ] (Horton).) “The federal and state guarantees are coextensive, and the analyses are identical. [Citations.]” (People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132, 1159 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 268 , 824 P.2d 1315 ].) “[T]o establish a prima facie violation of the fair-cross-section requirement, the defendant must show (1) that the group alleged to be excluded

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People v. Ashmusgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–2010
2 sentences

2010As the United States Supreme Court explained, death penalty opponents, ‘or for that matter any other group defined solely in terms of shared attitudes that render members of the group unable to serve as jurors in a particular case, may be excluded from jury service without contravening any of the basic objectives of the fair-cross-section requirement.’ ( Lockhart, supra, 476 U.S. at pp. 176-177 . . . ; see also People v. Fields (1983) 35 Cal.3d 329, 353 [ 197 Cal.Rptr. 803 , 673 P.2d 680 ].) It is also well settled that this exclusion does not violate defendant’s right to an impartial jury. (

1996As the United States Supreme Court explained, death penalty opponents, "or for that matter any other group defined solely in terms of shared attitudes that render members of the group unable to serve as jurors in a particular case, may be excluded from jury service without contravening any of the basic objectives of the fair-cross-section requirement." ( Lockhart, supra, 476 U.S. at pp. 176-177 [90 L.Ed.2d at pp. 149-150]; see also People v. Fields (1983) 35 Cal.3d 329, 353 [ 197 Cal. Rptr. 803 , 673 P.2d 680 ].) It is also well settled that this exclusion does not violate defendant's right to

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People v. Stansburygreen
cal · 1993 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2006
2 sentences

2006(Duren v. Missouri, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 ; People v. Stansbury (1993) 4 Cal.4th 1017, 1061 [ 17 Cal.Rptr.2d 174 , 846 P.2d 756 ], revd. on other grounds in Stansbury v. California (1994) 511 U.S. 318 [ 128 L.Ed.2d 293 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 ].) He also would have to show he preserved the claim for appeal by objecting to the excusáis on fair cross-section grounds below.

2006(Duren v. Missouri, supra, 439 U.S. at p. 364 ; People v. Stansbury (1993) 4 Cal.4th 1017, 1061 [ 17 Cal.Rptr.2d 174 , 846 P.2d 756 ], revd. on other grounds in Stansbury v. California (1994) 511 U.S. 318 [ 128 L.Ed.2d 293 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 ].) He also would have to show he preserved the claim for appeal by objecting to the excusáis on fair cross-section grounds below.

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Thiel v. Southern Pacific Co.green
scotus · 1946 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1989
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People v. Sirhangreen
cal · 1972 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1985
12
People v. Breauxgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
People v. Rogersgreen
cal · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
People v. Ayalagreen
cal · 2000 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
People v. Princegreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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People v. Burneygreen
cal · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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People v. Lucasgreen
cal · 2014 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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People v. Carringtongreen
cal · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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People v. Coronagreen
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
James Barber v. James Pontegreen
ca1 · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Pantos v. City and County of San Francisco green
calctapp · 1984
2 sentences

2020Defendant relied on Pantos v. City and County of San Francisco (1984) 151 Cal.App.3d 258 (Pantos), which held a court’s “master list of qualified jurors . . . is a judicial record subject to public inspection and copying.” (Id. at pp. 260–261.) The trial court denied the request, finding that Pantos was no longer good law in light of *Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rules 8.1105(b) and 8.1110, this opinion is certified for publication with the exception of parts II and IV. 1 subsequent statutory developments, and that Defendant failed to make the showing required for discovery related t

2020Defendant filed a motion for discovery seeking, for purposes of pursuing a fair cross-section challenge, “the master jury wheel,” “the qualified jury wheel,” and “the actual computer program, operation manual and/or other documentation describing the method by which the voter record information 4 list and the driver record information list is merged and purged of duplicate names.”3 Like the parties, we hereafter refer to records sought by the last request as the “merge/purge information.” Defendant also requested permission to conduct an anonymous survey of prospective jurors in the jury loung

22020–2020
People v. Rhodes green
calctapp · 1989
2 sentences

2020(Jackson, at pp. 1194–1195; People v. Rhodes (1989) 212 Cal.App.3d 541, 550 .) Although Jackson established the “particularized showing” required for discovery related to a fair cross-section challenge, the court indicated no such showing is required for public records.

2020(Jackson, at pp. 1194–1195; People v. Rhodes (1989) 212 Cal.App.3d 541, 550 .) Although Jackson established the “particularized showing” required for discovery related to a fair cross-section challenge, the court indicated no such showing is required for public records.

22020–2020
Enright v. Board of School Directors green
scotus · 1984
21985–1990
Kennedy v. United States green
scotus · 1984
21985–1990
People v. Mooring green
calctapp · 1982
21984–1987
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
12020–2020
People v. Cunningham green
cal · 2015
12020–2020
People v. Ramirez green
cal · 2006
12014–2014
People v. Kaanehe green
cal · 1977
12008–2008
People v. Ochoa green
cal · 2001
12006–2006
Stansbury v. California green
scotus · 1994
12006–2006
People v. Carpenter red
cal · 1997
12003–2003
Sparf v. United States green
scotus · 1895
12001–2001
United States v. Battiste green
circtdma · 1835
12001–2001
Barry Darnell Wysinger v. Leoneal Davis, Warden the Attorney General for the State of Alabama green
ca11 · 1989
11993–1993
United States v. James Dean Potter green
ca9 · 1977
11993–1993
Holley v. J & S SWEEPING CO. green
calctapp · 1983
11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (36) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 352 (12) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 353 (9) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 190.2 (9) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 210 (7) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 1239 (6) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 190.3 (6) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 211 (6) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 721 (5) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 459 (5) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 1200 (4) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 10851 (4)

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