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Public defenders, trial lawyers urge higher juror pay as committee weighs HB 6,968
Summary
Witnesses at the March 3 Judiciary Committee hearing backed House Bill 6,968 to increase juror compensation beyond current statutory rates after the fifth day of service. Proponents said higher pay would diversify jury pools and reduce hardship; fiscal cost was the primary concern noted by committee members.
Deborah Del Prete Sullivan, legal counsel to the Office of Chief Public Defender, told the Judiciary Committee HB 6,968 — which would raise juror pay after day five to at least the state minimum wage — aims to make jury service accessible to people who cannot afford unpaid time away from work. Sullivan said the proposal came from the jury selection…
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