Skip to content
  • Chamber Foundation
  • AMC
  • Chamber Business News
  • JOIN
  • LOGIN
Menu
  • Chamber Foundation
  • AMC
  • Chamber Business News
  • JOIN
  • LOGIN
  • About
    • Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
    • Corporate Members
    • Join
  • Policy & Advocacy
    • Business Agenda
    • Policy Committees
    • PAC
  • News & Resources
    • Blog
    • Press Releases
  • Events & Programs
    • Upcoming Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Heritage Award
  • Chamber Foundation
  • AMC
  • Chamber Business News
  • JOIN
  • LOGIN
Menu
  • About
    • Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
    • Corporate Members
    • Join
  • Policy & Advocacy
    • Business Agenda
    • Policy Committees
    • PAC
  • News & Resources
    • Blog
    • Press Releases
  • Events & Programs
    • Upcoming Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Heritage Award
  • Chamber Foundation
  • AMC
  • Chamber Business News
  • JOIN
  • LOGIN

Blog

The long and the short of it: Legislature extends lengthy jury trial fund

Uncategorized
•
April 21, 2014
•
Glenn Hamer
•
No Comment

Last Thursday, Governor Brewer signed an important piece of legislation for Arizona’s civil justice system.

Senate Bill 1248 was sponsored by Sen. Adam Driggs, and reauthorizes the 2003 program that allows the Arizona Supreme Court to establish a filing fee to be deposited in the Arizona Lengthy Trial Fund. This fund is used to pay jurors’ expenses in cases that last longer than five days. Where a juror would not receive any wages from his employer or would receive reduced wages from his employer for his time spent on the jury, that juror is eligible for at least $40 and up to $300 per day of the trial in supplemental earnings to be paid from the fund.

When individuals are picked to serve as jurors on a lengthy, complex trial, we want them to be focused on the question of innocence or guilt, not, “Can I afford to be here another day?” By eliminating this concern, more citizens and a more diverse group of citizens are able to serve on juries. This results in juries that are more representative of their respective communities, and arguably better outcomes for all parties.

The American Tort Reform Association considers this law a model for other states, and an example of Arizona’s role as “a leader in jury service improvement and restoring litigants’ rights to fair trials.”

Kudos to Sen. Driggs, the Arizona legislature and the Governor for extending this common sense program to improve the civil justice system in Arizona.

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

PrevPrevious
NextNext
TOP

ARIZONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
100 N 7th Ave #120
Phoenix, AZ 85007

PHONE (602) 248-4430
FAX (602) 391-2498
AZCHAMBER.COM

The Arizona Chamber is committed to ensuring economic growth and prosperity for all Arizonans. We advocate for free-market policies and work to advance Arizona as a leading player in the global economy.

© Copyright 2013-2022 Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. All Rights Reserved.

Web Site by Esper Media

Add Your Heading Text Here

Add Your Heading Text Here

Add Your Heading Text Here