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Retired commissioner urges Jefferson County to consider raising juror pay
2806009 · March 11, 2025
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Summary
At the March 10 meeting a retired commissioner asked the board to consider increasing juror daily pay, citing $15 per day currently and comparisons to Pierce County’s proposed $100 a day.
Retired Commissioner John Austin urged the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on March 10 to revisit the county’s juror pay, saying current compensation is inadequate and that larger counties are increasing their rates.
Austin, who identified himself as a retired county commissioner, said he was scheduled for jury duty the morning of the…
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