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Juror Compensation Explicitly Addressed State Law
Ky Rev Stat. 29A.170. Compensation of jurors.
(1) All jurors in Circuit and District Court shall be paid five dollars ($5) per day for jury service. In addition thereto, they shall be paid seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per day as reimbursement of expenses incurred, which sum is hereby determined to be the equivalent of the minimum daily expenses reasonably to be incurred by such juror.
(2) Persons who appear in court in response to a summons for jury duty and who are not relieved from jury service shall receive full compensation for each day they are required to be and are in attendance, even though they are not sworn or accepted for jury service.
Ky. Rev. Stat. 29A.330. Jury fee.
(1) The jury fee for a civil trial in Circuit Court and District Court shall be set in accordance with KRS 48.195.
(2) The jury fee shall be assessed as costs against the unsuccessful party upon judgment or dismissal of the action.
(3) If two (2) or more cases are consolidated by order of the court and tried together, the clerk shall collect only one (1) jury fee.
(4) If a plaintiff sues in forma pauperis, he or she shall not be liable for a jury fee.
(5) If a request for a jury trial is withdrawn or the case is disposed of not less than two (2) court days prior to the date set for trial the clerk shall not assess the jury fee.
Only State Funds Pay
Ky. Rev. Stat. 32.070. Expense allowances for grand jurors, petit jurors, and persons summoned for jury service.
Beginning July 1, 1976, or at such earlier date as may be fixed as hereinafter provided, grand jurors, petit jurors and persons summoned for jury service in Circuit Court eligible for payment of the compensation designated in KRS 29A.170(1) shall be paid, in addition thereto, the sum of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per day as reimbursement of expenses incurred, which sum is hereby determined to be the equivalent of the minimum daily expenses reasonably to be incurred by such juror or person. Payment of such reimbursement for expenses may be made beginning as of such date prior to July 1, 1976, but not prior to July 1, 1974, as may be fixed by the Governor upon recommendation of the secretary of justice and public safety if and to the extent that prior to July 1, 1976, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is awarded grant funds by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration of the United States Department of Justice on a matching basis of not less than ninety percent (90%) federal funds and ten percent (10%) state funds which grant funds are sufficient to pay the full cost of the reimbursement of expenses, and of the administrative expenses related thereto, authorized by this section from the date so fixed through June 30, 1976. Eligible state funds appropriated for the 1974-1976 biennium may be used for matching purposes so long as such use does not reduce the level of services provided in the executive budget for that biennium.
State Reimburses Counties Juror Compensation Fees
County Local Funds Solely Pay
Amount Involves Supplement
Per Diem Amount
Ky Rev Stat. 29A.170. Compensation of jurors.
(1) All jurors in Circuit and District Court shall be paid five dollars ($5) per day for jury service. In addition thereto, they shall be paid seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per day as reimbursement of expenses incurred, which sum is hereby determined to be the equivalent of the minimum daily expenses reasonably to be incurred by such juror.
(2) Persons who appear in court in response to a summons for jury duty and who are not relieved from jury service shall receive full compensation for each day they are required to be and are in attendance, even though they are not sworn or accepted for jury service.
Per Diem Rate Increases After Certain Number of Days
Extended Lengthy Trial Fund Specific Fund
Are Jobs Protected
Ky. Rev. Stat. 29A.160. Employer’s duties.
(1) An employer shall not deprive an employee of his employment, or threaten or otherwise coerce him with respect thereto, because the employee receives a summons, responds thereto, serves as a juror, or attends court for prospective jury service.
(2) If an employer discharges an employee in violation of subsection (1) of this section, the employee may within ninety (90) days of such discharge bring a civil action for recovery of wages lost as a result of the violation and for an order requiring the reinstatement of the employee with full seniority and benefits. Damages recoverable shall not exceed lost wages. If he prevails, the employee shall be allowed a reasonable attorney’s fee fixed by the court.
Jurors Entitled to Both Juror Compensation
Juror Either Paid by Employer or by State
**Teachers + state employees only** Ky. Rev. Stat. 161.153. Leave for jury duty for teachers and state employees.
(1) Any teacher or state employee, except employees subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 18A, who serves on a jury in any duly constituted local, state, or federal court shall be granted leave with full compensation, less any compensation received as jury pay, for the period of his actual jury service, which leave shall be in addition to all other leave to which the teacher or state employee may be entitled.
(2) Any state employee who is subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 18A and who serves on a jury in any duly constituted local, state, or federal court shall be granted leave with full compensation for the period of his actual jury service, which shall be in addition to all other leave to which the employee may be entitled.
Transportation Transit Reimbursement
Parking Provided Full
Childcare Provided Full
Juror can Return Juror Fees
Payer
Explicit Rule
Yes
Only state funds to pay for jury compensation
Yes
State reimburses county
No
Only county/local funds to pay for jury compensation
No
County/local funds can supplement state compensation
No
Extent of Payment
Explicit employer protections
Yes
Juror entitled to both juror compensation and regular employment wages
No
Juror can only receive one: Juror compensation or regular employment wages
No
Per diem amount
Yes
Per diem rate increases after certain number of days
No
Extended/Lengthy Trial Fund: Specific Funding Source for this additional, extended funding
Yes
Other Provisions
Transportation/Transit reimbursement
No
Parking provided
No
Child care provided/reimbursed
No
Juror can return juror fees, or waive per diem
No
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