Bill Title: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the clerk of the court shall collect a juror fund fee from each plaintiff and defendant, except as otherwise specified, and that the fees shall be deposited into a County Juror Fund. Increases fees for jury service after a juror fund fee is imposed. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the Jury Act. Provides that a person summoned for jury service is not required to use specified types of leave time. Contains provisions regarding: postponement and rescheduling the service of certain jurors; limits on the service of certain jurors; circumstances under which an individual may apply to be excused from jury service; penalties for failure to attend as a juror; and other matters. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Contains severability provisions. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-05-31 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB4002 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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