Chapter 4.76 JURY SERVICE

4.76.010 Frequency of service.

4.76.020 Payment of fees to grand jurors.

4.76.030 Payment of mileage to grand jurors.

4.76.040 Approval of fees.

4.76.010 Frequency of service.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 239(b), no trial juror shall be required during any 12-month period to serve more than 10 court days, except as necessary to complete the hearing of an action. (Ord. 87-0118U § 2, 1987.)

4.76.020 Payment of fees to grand jurors.

The daily fee for all grand jurors while attending court is $60.00. Grand jurors, except those appointed pursuant to Penal Code section 904.6, may receive a daily fee of $60.00 for performing committee duty or investigative duty if not otherwise entitled to a fee for attending court. (Ord. 2007-0010 § 1, 2007: Ord. 2002-0021 § 1, 2002.)

4.76.030 Payment of mileage to grand jurors.

Grand jurors engaged in authorized committee or investigative duties requiring the use of a private vehicle may receive mileage at the same rate and under the same conditions as mileage permittee employees of the Superior Court. (Ord. 2002-0021 § 2, 2002.)

4.76.040 Approval of fees.

The payment of fees and mileage pursuant to sections 4.76.020 and 4.76.030 must be approved by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court or the Presiding Judge’s designee. Section 4.76.030 is not applicable to grand jurors serving pursuant to Penal Code section 904.6. (Ord. 2002-0021 § 3, 2002.)