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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 both grand and petit jurors, replacing the current system where jurors receive $5 per day and an additional $35 for consecutive days of service beyond the first three, with some exceptions for full-time government employees. The bill also allocates $6,000,000 from the state's General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts to cover the increased cost of juror compensation, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S121 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/121_I1.HTM |
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