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NC S486

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Val Applewhite

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the tiered juror pay structure with compensation equal to the minimum wage required by G.S. 95-25.3(a) for each hour of service as a juror.

  • Eliminates the previous pay rates of $12.00 for the first day, $20.00 per day afterwards, and $40.00 per day for service exceeding five days in a 24-month period.

  • Applies the new minimum wage-based compensation to petit jurors, coroner's jurors, and grand jurors in the General Court of Justice.

  • Becomes effective December 1, 2023, and applies to jurors serving on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Increase Juror Pay

Courts; Employment; Juries; Personnel; Public; Salaries & Benefits; Per Diem & Mileage

Last Action

Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/4/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations/Base Budget4/4/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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