HB0378 - Tennessee: Juries And Jurors

Companion Bill SB0460. Juries and Jurors - Revises various provisions of law with regard to jury service; requires supreme court to establish a "Lengthy Trial Fund" to compensate juror who serves more than five days and does not receive compensation from an employer. - Amends TCA Title 22, Chapter 1; Title 22, Chapter 2; Title 22, Chapter 3 and Title 22, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *HB0378 / SB0460Increase State Revenues - $344,000 / Lengthy Trial Fund Increase State Expenditures - $344,000 / Lengthy Trial Fund Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0378 / SB0460 Under present law, the following persons are exempt from liability to act as jurors: (1) All persons holding office under the laws of the United States, or of this state; (2) All practicing attorneys, certified public accountants, public [...]

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