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Senate raises juror pay from $25 to $50 a day to ease financial hardship
2839082 · April 1, 2025
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The Rhode Island Senate passed S-303 to double juror compensation to $50 per day, a measure sponsors said will reduce financial hardship that prevents people from serving; the vote was unanimous.
The Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed S-303 on Tuesday, increasing daily juror compensation from $25 to $50.
Sponsor Senator Sam Zurier argued the change would reduce financial hardship and improve jury participation, saying, “The quality of our justice system depends upon one's ability to be judged by a…
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