2017 House Bill 4209 / Public Act 51

Increase juror compensation

Introduced in the House

Feb. 15, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To increase juror compensation to $45 a day after the first day of jury duty (instead of the current $40), and similar increases for first days and half days.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

April 25, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 3, 2017

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To increase juror compensation to $45 a day after the first day of jury duty (instead of the current $40), and similar increases for first days and half days, but only if there is sufficient money in a state juror compensation fund, which get money from various court fees.

Received in the Senate

May 4, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 18, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 30, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase juror compensation to $45 a day after the first day of jury duty (instead of the current $40), and similar increases for first days and half days, but only if there is sufficient money in a state juror compensation fund, which get money from various court fees. The bill would also increase from the juror mileage reimbursement rate from 10 cents to 20 cents per mile.

Received in the House

May 30, 2017

June 6, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 15, 2017