Harris County jurors get $10 pay increase for 1st day of service after commissioners' vote
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Good news for Harris County residents selected for jury duty! You'll now get paid more.
The Harris County Commissioners Court once again approved a pay increase for jurors. It kicked in over the weekend, on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Jurors now get an extra $10 for their first day of service, so day one was raised to $30.
SEE PREVIOUS REPORT: Harris County District Clerk requesting pay raise for jurors
In September, the compensation was raised to $20 after decades of the county paying only $6.
"I am elated by this development and remain committed to advocating for further jury pay increases in the future," Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess said in a statement.
If jurors serve more than one day, their pay goes up to $58 each day.
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