This bill amends section 19 of P.L.1993, c.275 (C.22A:1-1.1) to establish a new daily pay rate of $40 for jurors serving in New Jersey courts, replacing the current rate of $5 per day. Additionally, the previous provision that allowed jurors to receive $35 for each consecutive day of attendance beyond three days has been deleted. The new pay rate will apply to all jurors, including both grand and petit jurors, with the exception of certain full-time government employees who are compensated under a different statute.

To support this increase in juror compensation, the bill appropriates $6,000,000 from the General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts. This funding is intended to cover the costs associated with the new $40 daily pay rate for jurors, which will take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22A:1-1.1