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2017 House Bill 4209: Increase juror compensation
Public Act 51 of 2017
Introduced by Rep. Peter Lucido R-Shelby Township on February 15, 2017
To increase juror compensation to $45 a day after the first day of jury duty (instead of the current $40), and similar increases for first days and half days. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Law and Justice Committee on February 15, 2017
Reported in the House on April 25, 2017
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
To increase juror compensation to $45 a day after the first day of jury duty (instead of the current $40), and similar increases for first days and half days, but only if there is sufficient money in a state juror compensation fund, which get money from various court fees.
Received in the Senate on May 4, 2017
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 4, 2017
Reported in the Senate on May 18, 2017
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
To increase juror compensation to $45 a day after the first day of jury duty (instead of the current $40), and similar increases for first days and half days, but only if there is sufficient money in a state juror compensation fund, which get money from various court fees. The bill would also increase from the juror mileage reimbursement rate from 10 cents to 20 cents per mile.
Received in the House on May 30, 2017
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 15, 2017