There’s a new task force in Texas to study how to restart criminal jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The State Bar of Texas board of directors on Wednesday unanimously approved the creation of the task force, made up of 17 prosecutors, criminal-defense attorneys and judges who will meet virtually and provide a report by July 31 for the Texas Supreme Court and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

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