Bill > SB00394

This bill amends section 51-247 of the general statutes to increase compensation for jurors who serve more than five days, raising their daily pay from $50 to $100 per day. Currently, jurors are compensated at a relatively low rate when they are required to miss work for extended jury service, which can create financial hardship. By increasing the daily compensation rate, the bill aims to provide more meaningful financial support to citizens who are fulfilling their civic duty by serving on a jury. The legislation recognizes that jury service can be a significant disruption to an individual's work and income, particularly for those who are not paid by their employer during this time. By doubling the compensation for jurors serving more than five days, the bill seeks to make jury service more financially sustainable for individuals and potentially reduce the economic burden of participating in the judicial process.

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