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Introduced
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
In Committee
04/09/2022
04/09/2022
Crossed Over
03/18/2022
03/18/2022
Passed
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2022
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 per day for the first 5 days of jury service, and from $15 to $50 per day for each day of jury service beyond 5 days in a single trial. The bill aims to provide greater compensation for individuals who are required to serve on juries, which can be a significant time commitment. The changes made by this bill will take effect on October 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 546 (on 05/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0775?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_546_sb0775t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0775_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0775t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0775_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0775f.pdf |
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