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NC S486
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Applies the new minimum wage-based compensation to petit jurors, coroner's jurors, and grand jurors in the General Court of Justice.
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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