Bill > HB1592

This bill changes the compensation for jurors in New Hampshire by aligning juror pay with the federal rate established under 28 U.S.C. section 1871, which is currently $50 per day. The legislation replaces the existing system of $10 per half-day with a full-day federal rate and eliminates the previous distinctions between half-day and full-day attendance. Jurors will continue to receive mileage reimbursement at $.20 per mile when they are required to travel outside their town or city. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2027, and is expected to increase state expenditures significantly, with the Judicial Branch estimating an annual cost increase of approximately $741,135. The fiscal note indicates that in Calendar Year 2024, juror payments would have increased from $494,090 to $1,235,225 under this new compensation structure. While the bill does not provide specific funding, the increased costs will be absorbed by the state's General Fund, with partial implementation costs in FY 2027 and full costs beginning in FY 2028.

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