What is the test for removing an alternate juror from a jury?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Wilcoxen, C083222 (Cal. App. 2018):
who shall then take a place in the jury box, and be subject to the same rules and regulations as though the alternate juror had been selected as one of the original jurors." ( 1089.) "A trial court 'has broad discretion to investigate and remove a juror in the midst of trial where it finds that, for any reason, the juror is no longer able or qualified to serve.' " (People v. Bennett (2009) 45 Cal.4th 577, 621.)
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