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NJ A823

NJ A823
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 of attendance 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 amends the existing law to establish a $40 daily pay rate for grand and petit jurors in New Jersey courts, replacing the current $5 per day rate. The bill also deletes the provision that provides an additional $35 payment for each consecutive day of jury service after the first three days. Additionally, the bill appropriates $6 million from the General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts to cover the increased juror pay.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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