Pennsylvania law outlines juror compensation, including daily pay and travel allowances, and details the state's reimbursement process for counties. It also specifies jurors' rights to refuse inquiries, except in cases of jury tampering investigations. The law aims to fairly compensate jurors while protecting their rights during service.
Jurors receive $9 per day for the first three days and $25 per day for each additional day of service within the same calendar year.
Yes, jurors are paid a travel allowance of 17¢ per mile round trip, except in the first judicial district where no travel allowance is provided.
Jurors generally cannot be required to answer questions unless jury tampering is being investigated by proper authorities.
Yes, the state reimburses counties 80% of expenses beyond the first three days for jurors involved in trials or grand jury proceedings.