Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5742

Amends the Counties Code. From June 1, 2016 through November 30, 2016, restores juror fee provisions to the form in which they existed before Public Act 98-1132 became law. On and after December 1, 2016, modifies the fee each county shall provide (currently, pay) to grand and petit jurors to $20 for the first and second days (currently, $25) and $32 for each day thereafter (currently, $50). Provides that these fees may include an offset for travel, meal and other expenses otherwise incurred by jurors associated with jury service, except for day care, as determined by the county board. Provides that the county board may approve higher compensation for jurors. Further provides that a county board may enact an ordinance or resolution to collect a juror services fee not to exceed $15 which may be paid in civil actions. Effective June 1, 2016, except some provisions are effective December 1, 2016.

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