SB549

Phasing in increase in daily rate of juror pay

Chamber Passed·2/19/26

Increases juror pay from $40 to $100 per day in West Virginia.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to increase juror pay from $40 to $100 per day. Jurors will receive mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the courthouse and will be compensated for other expenses incurred during their attendance at court sessions. The bill specifies that the reimbursement rate will be set at the discretion of the circuit court or the chief judge, within a range of $40 to $100 per day. The changes apply to both criminal and civil cases, with jury costs assessed against the parties as per the court's discretion.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Feb 19
Current
Finance Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 146)

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 13

9:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

History

Feb 20

House

House received Senate message

Feb 20

House

Introduced in House

Feb 20

House

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