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Commission raises juror appearance and service pay, increases mileage rate
Summary
Vernon County approved increases to juror pay — appearance pay from $6 to $12 per day, service pay from $20 to $40 per day — and raised mileage reimbursement from $0.07 to $0.50 per mile; the motion passed unanimously.
The Vernon County Commission approved a motion to increase juror compensation and mileage at its January 9, 2025 meeting. Commissioner John Shorten moved to raise juror appearance pay from $6.00 to $12.00 per day, juror service pay from $20.00 to $40.00 per day, and mileage reimbursement from $0.07 to $0.50 per mile; Commissioner Cindy Thompson seconded and all voted yes.
Circuit Court Clerk Carrie Poe presented the document outlining the proposed changes to juror pay. The changes were recorded as county action during the budget-related meeting and will affect juror compensation beginning with the next applicable jury summons cycle unless otherwise specified by court scheduling or county administration.
