HB440

AN ACT relating to the Court of Justice.

Introduced·1/20/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB440 amends juror pay rates and clarifies local government support for the court system.

Kentucky HB440 revises the compensation for jurors in Circuit and District Court, setting their daily pay at fifteen dollars and an additional fifteen dollars for each day they are kept overnight or sequestered. It also ensures that individuals who appear in response to a jury duty summons receive full compensation for their attendance, even if they are not sworn in. The bill further clarifies that local governmental units can provide or supplement financial support for the court system and related offices.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 28

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 20

House

introduced in House

Jan 20

House

to Committee on Committees (H)