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Delaware State Jury Compensation Data

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Juror Compensation Explicitly Addressed State Law

10 Del. Code § 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.

(a) Jurors shall be paid a per diem rate of $20 which shall serve as a daily allowance for reimbursement for travel, parking and other out-of-pocket expenses. An employer shall not consider the reimbursement described in this subsection as pay. Jurors whose term of service is 1 day or 1 trial shall not receive reimbursement for the first day of service. The State shall pay for food, lodging and other necessary expense during the sequestration of a jury.

(b) The Court shall keep a record of attendance and travel or other expense and shall certify the amount due for payment by the State Treasurer.

Only State Funds Pay

10 Del. Code

§ 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.

(a) Jurors shall be paid a per diem rate of $20 which shall serve as a daily allowance for reimbursement for travel, parking and other out-of-pocket expenses. An employer shall not consider the reimbursement described in this subsection as pay. Jurors whose term of service is 1 day or 1 trial shall not receive reimbursement for the first day of service. The State shall pay for food, lodging and other necessary expense during the sequestration of a jury.

(b) The Court shall keep a record of attendance and travel or other expense and shall certify the amount due for payment by the State Treasurer.

State Reimburses Counties Juror Compensation Fees

County Local Funds Solely Pay

Amount Involves Supplement

Per Diem Amount

10 Del. Code § 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.

(a) Jurors shall be paid a per diem rate of $20 which shall serve as a daily allowance for reimbursement for travel, parking and other out-of-pocket expenses. An employer shall not consider the reimbursement described in this subsection as pay. Jurors whose term of service is 1 day or 1 trial shall not receive reimbursement for the first day of service. The State shall pay for food, lodging and other necessary expense during the sequestration of a jury.

(b) The Court shall keep a record of attendance and travel or other expense and shall certify the amount due for payment by the State Treasurer.

Per Diem Rate Increases After Certain Number of Days

Extended Lengthy Trial Fund Specific Fund

Are Jobs Protected

10 Del. Code § 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.

(a) Jurors shall be paid a per diem rate of $20 which shall serve as a daily allowance for reimbursement for travel, parking and other out-of-pocket expenses. An employer shall not consider the reimbursement described in this subsection as pay. Jurors whose term of service is 1 day or 1 trial shall not receive reimbursement for the first day of service. The State shall pay for food, lodging and other necessary expense during the sequestration of a jury.

(b) The Court shall keep a record of attendance and travel or other expense and shall certify the amount due for payment by the State Treasurer.

Jurors Entitled to Both Juror Compensation

10 Del. Code § 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.

(a) Jurors shall be paid a per diem rate of $20 which shall serve as a daily allowance for reimbursement for travel, parking and other out-of-pocket expenses. An employer shall not consider the reimbursement described in this subsection as pay. Jurors whose term of service is 1 day or 1 trial shall not receive reimbursement for the first day of service. The State shall pay for food, lodging and other necessary expense during the sequestration of a jury.

(b) The Court shall keep a record of attendance and travel or other expense and shall certify the amount due for payment by the State Treasurer.

Juror Either Paid by Employer or by State

Transportation Transit Reimbursement

10 Del. Code § 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.

(a) Jurors shall be paid a per diem rate of $20 which shall serve as a daily allowance for reimbursement for travel, parking and other out-of-pocket expenses. An employer shall not consider the reimbursement described in this subsection as pay. Jurors whose term of service is 1 day or 1 trial shall not receive reimbursement for the first day of service. The State shall pay for food, lodging and other necessary expense during the sequestration of a jury.

(b) The Court shall keep a record of attendance and travel or other expense and shall certify the amount due for payment by the State Treasurer.

Parking Provided Full

"10 Del. Code § 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.

(a) Jurors shall be paid a per diem rate of $20 which shall serve as a daily allowance for reimbursement for travel, parking and other out-of-pocket expenses. An employer shall not consider the reimbursement described in this subsection as pay. Jurors whose term of service is 1 day or 1 trial shall not receive reimbursement for the first day of service. The State shall pay for food, lodging and other necessary expense during the sequestration of a jury.

(b) The Court shall keep a record of attendance and travel or other expense and shall certify the amount due for payment by the State Treasurer.

Childcare Provided Full

Juror can Return Juror Fees

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