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Board adopts ordinance to allow jurors to donate appearance fees
Smyth County Board of Supervisors · December 12, 2025
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Summary
Smyth County adopted an ordinance enabling jurors to donate their $50 appearance fee to specified local organizations after officials said state code requires a local ordinance to permit such donations.
The Smyth County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance that allows jurors to donate their $50 appearance fee to designated local organizations, such as a jury expense fund and Southwest Virginia Legal Aid.
A county representative explained there is no existing…
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