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CHAPTER 71-S.F.No. 973 An act relating to courts; requesting the supreme court to study and make recommendations regarding juror compensation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. [JUROR COMPENSATION STUDY.] (a) The supreme court, in consultation with the conference of chief judges, is requested to study and make recommendations regarding the juror compensation system. The study should address: (1) per diem rates of compensation; (2) reimbursement for special expenses such as child care and travel; (3) payment of jurors by employers; (4) special compensation for jurors who serve on longer trials; and (5) other compensation issues identified by the court. (b) The study should address the use of a system that fairly compensates jurors to avoid financial hardship resulting from jury service balanced against the need to promote juries that are randomly selected and cross-representative of society. (c) The supreme court is requested to report to the legislature with the results of the study and recommendations by December 15, 1999. Presented to the governor April 16, 1999 Signed by the governor April 20, 1999, 9:16 a.m.
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes