In 2022, NACDL supported SB 730, legislation to increase the daily compensation rate for jurors from $30 to $50. Unfortunately, the bill was tabled in the House Appropriations Committee on March 7, 2022.
Lawmakers in Virginia passed HB 2317 / SB 789, legislation that increases the daily compensation rate for jurors from its current rate of $30 to $50. The bills were signed by the Governor.