ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Phoenix, Arizona
Increases the current pay to jurors from
$12.00 to $50.00 per day.
Currently
jurors are paid $12.00 for each day’s attendance in court, plus mileage. S.B.
1009 increases that payment to $50.00 for each day’s attendance. Attendance
would include the first day a juror is required to attend and continue for each
day until the juror is either temporarily or permanently excused. If a juror is
excused on the first day of appearance, the juror will receive a mileage
reimbursement only.
The
Arizona Judicial Council projects this proposal would reduce the number of
jurors who request dismissal due to financial hardship, and thereby increase
participation and diversity.
The
Joint Legislative Budget Committee estimates that the proposed increase to
juror per diems will increase the Administrative Office of the Court’s Grand
Jury expenditures approximately $32,300.00 in FY 2001-2002. Assuming jury days
and number of juries remain constant, the County Supervisor’s Office projects
an increase of $6,737,900.00 in FY 2001-2002. Information provided by the
League of Arizona Cities and Towns shows a fiscal increase of $989,000.00 in FY
2001-2002.
1. Increases the current payment to jurors from $12.00 to $50.00 per day.
2. Makes technical changes
3. Provides for a general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Staff
January 12, 2001