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County counsel, HR clarify jury‑duty pay policy; mileage reimbursement remains with courts

2627016 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

Klamath County staff recommended aligning county policy with state statute: employees who receive pay from their employer while serving on jury must waive juror fees, but mileage reimbursement is not affected by that waiver.

Human resources and county counsel briefed commissioners on proposed clarifying language for the county’s jury duty pay policy and recommended aligning the policy with Oregon statute.

HR said the county’s current policy requires employees to turn over court jury payments to the county. Counsel noted Oregon Revised…

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