SB370

Generally revise laws related to jury duty

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB370 revises jury duty compensation, setting daily pay at $60 for summoned individuals and an additional $60 if selected for jury duty.

Montana SB370 amends the state's laws to increase compensation for individuals summoned for jury duty. It sets the daily pay at $60 for those summoned and an additional $60 for those selected for jury duty. The bill also allocates funding to the Department of Justice to reimburse counties for these payments in criminal cases. Counties must submit invoices within 30 days of the final day of a criminal trial or settlement.

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Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 18, 2025

11:30 AM

House Appropriations Hearing

Apr 15, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 22, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Appropriations

Apr 18, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading