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Dickinson County raises juror pay to $25 per day for selected jurors starting 2026
Summary
The Dickinson County Commission voted to change jury pay under KSA 43-171 so jurors receive $10 for appearing and $25 per day once selected to serve, effective Jan. 1, 2026, the commission said during the meeting.
The Dickinson County Commission voted to change jury fees in a resolution that updates payments authorized under KSA 43-171.
District Court representative Cindy McDonald told the commission the county and the Eighth Judicial District counties were paying jurors less than many other jurisdictions in Kansas. She cited state statute KSA 43-171 to describe the allowable juror-fee range and asked the commission to raise payment levels that have not been revisited for nearly two decades.
Cindy McDonald said the current local practice…
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