Jurors in Shasta County to Get First Pay Increase in 35 Years

Shasta County Supervisors Approve Pay Raise for Jurors

Jurors in Shasta County will soon be receiving a significant pay increase for their service. The Shasta County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to increase juror pay from $15 to $30 per day, effective October 2023. This marks the first juror pay increase in Shasta County in 35 years.

New Juror Pay Scale

Under the new pay scale, jurors will receive $30 for each day of service, up from the current rate of $15 per day. Jurors who serve on a trial that lasts more than one day will also receive an additional $10 per day for each day after the first day.

Reason for Pay Increase

The pay increase for jurors was proposed by Shasta County Superior Court Presiding Judge Cara Beatty. Judge Beatty cited the rising cost of living and the need to attract and retain qualified jurors as reasons for the increase.

Impact of Pay Increase

The pay increase is expected to have a positive impact on the Shasta County court system. Higher pay is likely to attract more qualified jurors, which will lead to better jury representation and more informed verdicts.

Conclusion

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors' decision to increase juror pay is a positive step towards ensuring that the county's justice system has access to a pool of qualified and engaged jurors. The new pay scale will help to attract and retain jurors who are representative of the community and who are willing to serve on juries.