HB1592

Relative to compensation for jurors.

Introduced·12/10/25
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Amends juror compensation to align with federal rates and mileage reimbursement.

The bill amends the compensation for jurors in New Hampshire to match federal rates for daily attendance and mileage reimbursement. Jurors will receive the federal rate for each day's attendance and $.20 per mile for travel to and from court. The clerk of the court will determine attendance, including travel time if the juror travels more than 50 miles. This change takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Calendar

Jan 14

2:00 PM

Judiciary Public Hearing

Jan 14

2:00 PM

Judiciary Executive Session

History

Feb 5

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 12

Jan 22

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/14/2026 (Vote 16-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 5 P. 8

Jan 20

House

Executive Session: 01/14/2026 02:00 pm GP 230