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MD HB208

MD HB208
Courts - Payment for Jury Service


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Introduced
01/13/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
02/17/2022
Passed
04/09/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Courts - Payment for Jury Service FOR the purpose of increasing the State per diem for jury service under certain circumstances; and generally relating to payment for jury service. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 8-426 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill increases the State per diem (daily payment) for jury service in Maryland. Specifically, it raises the State per diem from $15 to $30 for each day an individual is required to be present for jury service, and increases the State per diem from $15 to $50 for each day of jury service in excess of the first 5 days of a trial. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 545 (on 05/29/2022)

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