District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity
This act aims to ensure that jurors in District of Columbia courts receive the same pay and expense reimbursement as jurors in federal courts. This means citizens serving as jurors in D.C. can expect higher compensation rates, potentially encouraging more participation in the judicial process.
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Jurors in the District of Columbia will receive the same pay and expense rates as federal jurors.
The changes will take effect on the first day of the fiscal year following the act's enactment.
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