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Juror Compensation Explicitly Addressed State Law
14 Maine Rev Stat § 1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from the juror’s residence to the place of holding court and return, except that, beginning July 1, 2016, a juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate established in Title 5, section 8. A juror is entitled to compensation at the rate of $15 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court.
Only State Funds Pay
**YES, I THINK SO** 14 MRS § 1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from the juror’s residence to the place of holding court and return, except that, beginning July 1, 2016, a juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate established in Title 5, section 8. A juror is entitled to compensation at the rate of $15 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court.
State Reimburses Counties Juror Compensation Fees
County Local Funds Solely Pay
Amount Involves Supplement
Per Diem Amount
14 Maine Rev Stat § 1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from the juror’s residence to the place of holding court and return, except that, beginning July 1, 2016, a juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate established in Title 5, section 8. A juror is entitled to compensation at the rate of $15 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court.
Per Diem Rate Increases After Certain Number of Days
Extended Lengthy Trial Fund Specific Fund
Are Jobs Protected
14 MRS § 1218. Protection of jurors’ employment and health insurance
An employer may not deprive an employee of employment or health insurance coverage, or threaten or otherwise coerce the employee with respect to loss of employment or health insurance coverage, because the employee receives a summons for jury service, responds to a summons for jury service, serves as a juror or attends court for prospective jury service.
Any employer who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime.
If an employer discharges an employee or terminates the health insurance coverage of an employee in violation of this section, the employee may bring a civil action within 90 days for recovery of wages or health insurance benefits lost as a result of the violation and for an order requiring the reinstatement of the employee. Damages recoverable for wages may not exceed lost wages for 6 weeks. If the employee prevails, the employee must 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
Transportation Transit Reimbursement
14 Maine Rev Stat § 1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from the juror’s residence to the place of holding court and return, except that, beginning July 1, 2016, a juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate established in Title 5, section 8. A juror is entitled to compensation at the rate of $15 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court.
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
No
Other Provisions
Transportation/Transit reimbursement
Yes
Parking provided
No
Child care provided/reimbursed
No
Juror can return juror fees, or waive per diem
No
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