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Juror Compensation Explicitly Addressed State Law
Minn. Stat. 593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
Only State Funds Pay
**Broadly NO**
**State only pays jurors in the Eighth Judicial District; county pays these fees everywhere else in the state**Minn. Stat. 593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
State Reimburses Counties Juror Compensation Fees
Minn. Stat. 593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
County Local Funds Solely Pay
Minn. Stat. 593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
Amount Involves Supplement
Per Diem Amount
**Determined by state supreme court**Minn. Stat. 593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
Per Diem Rate Increases After Certain Number of Days
Extended Lengthy Trial Fund Specific Fund
Are Jobs Protected
Minn Stat 593.50 PROTECTION OF JURORS’ EMPLOYMENT
Subdivision 1. Juror protection. — An employer shall not deprive an employee of employment, or threaten or otherwise coerce the employee with respect thereto, because the employee receives a summons, responds thereto, serves as a juror, or attends court for prospective jury service.
Subd. 2. Criminal contempt. — An employer who violates subdivision 1 is guilty of criminal contempt and upon conviction may be fined not more than $ 700 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
Subd. 3. Civil action. — If an employer discharges an employee in violation of subdivision 1 the employee within 30 days may 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. Damages recoverable shall not exceed lost wages for six weeks. An employee who prevails 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
Transportation Transit Reimbursement
Minn Stat
593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
Parking Provided Full
Minn. Stat. 593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
Childcare Provided Full
Minn Stat
593.48 COMPENSATION OF JURORS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A juror shall be reimbursed for round-trip travel between the juror’s residence and the place of holding court and compensated for required attendance at sessions of court and may be reimbursed for additional day care expenses incurred as a result of jury duty at rates determined by the Supreme Court. A juror may request reimbursement for additional parking expenses incurred as a result of jury duty, in which case the reimbursement shall be paid and the juror’s compensation for required attendance at sessions of court shall be reduced by the amount of the parking reimbursement. Except in the Eighth Judicial District where the state shall pay directly, the compensation and reimbursement shall be paid out of the county treasury upon receipt of authorization to pay from the jury commissioner. These jury costs shall be reimbursed monthly by the Supreme Court upon submission of an invoice by the county treasurer. A monthly report of payments to jurors shall be sent to the jury commissioner within two weeks of the end of the month in the form required by the jury commissioner.
Juror can Return Juror Fees
Payer
Explicit Rule
Yes
Only state funds to pay for jury compensation
Yes
State reimburses county
Yes
Only county/local funds to pay for jury compensation
Yes
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
Yes
Child care provided/reimbursed
Yes
Juror can return juror fees, or waive per diem
No
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