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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill establishes $40 daily pay rate for grand and petit jurors and appropriates $6 million
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary CommitteeSponsors: McGuckin, Gregory P. and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey jurors will receive a flat daily pay rate of $40 starting on their first day of service, replacing the prior $5 daily rate and additional pay for extended service. The legislation appropriates $6 million from the General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts to fund the pay increase.
Every person serving on a grand or petit jury in New Jersey courts receives a guaranteed $40 per day of attendance, backed by a $6,000,000 state administered through the courts.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
grand or petit jurors in New Jersey courts
Jurors receive a guaranteed daily pay rate of $40 from their first day of service, replacing the prior $5 base rate and extended-service bonus.
Administrative Office of the Courts
The office receives a $6,000,000 appropriation and is responsible for managing juror payment records and distribution.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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