Bill > HB1484

This bill amends Pennsylvania's law regarding juror compensation by increasing the daily rate jurors receive from a tiered structure (previously $9 for the first three days and $25 thereafter in a calendar year) to a flat rate of $40 per day for each day of service. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing county commissioners to choose the method of compensating jurors, which could include checks, debit cards, bank transfers, or other payment methods, while explicitly stating that the compensation method cannot alter the amount of compensation. The travel allowance remains unchanged at 17 cents per mile (circular route), with the exception that no travel allowance is paid in the first judicial district (which typically refers to Philadelphia County). The new compensation rates and payment method selection will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted, providing counties time to adjust their juror payment systems.

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