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NJ S506

NJ S506
Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends section 19 of P.L.1993, c.275 (C.22A:1-1.1) to establish a $40 daily pay rate for grand and petit jurors. Currently, jurors receive $5 for each day's attendance. In addition, each person serving as a juror, other than certain full-time government employees, is paid $35 for each consecutive day ofattendance in excess of three days. This bill requires an immediate $40 per day beginning on the first day of service. This bill also makes an appropriation of $6,000,000 from the General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts to pay for this increase in juror pay.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new daily pay rate of $40 for all grand and petit jurors serving in New Jersey courts, replacing the current system where jurors receive $5 per day and an additional $35 for consecutive days of service beyond the first three. This change applies to all jurors except for certain full-time government employees. To fund this increase, the bill appropriates $6,000,000 from the state's General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts, which is responsible for managing juror payments. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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