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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 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 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 days served beyond the first three. This change, which applies to all jurors except certain full-time government employees, will take effect immediately. To cover the increased cost of juror compensation, the bill also appropriates $6,000,000 from the state's General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A717 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/717_I1.HTM |
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