Division 4-11 - Jurors' Compensation - Illinois Statutes

      (55 ILCS 5/Div. 4‑11 heading)Division 4‑11. Jurors' Compensation

(55 ILCS 5/4‑11001) (from Ch. 34, par. 4‑11001)     Sec. 4‑11001. Juror fees. Each county shall pay to grand and petit jurors for their services in attending courts the sum of $4 for each day of necessary attendance at such courts as jurors in counties of the first class, the sum of $5 for each day in counties of the second class, and the sum of $10 for each day in counties of the third class, or such higher amount as may be fixed by the county board.     In addition, jurors shall receive such travel expense as may be determined by the county board, provided that jurors in counties of the first class and second class shall receive at least 10 cents per mile for their travel expense. Mileage shall be allowed for travel during a juror's term as well as for travel at the opening and closing of his term.     If a judge so orders, a juror shall also receive reimbursement for the actual cost of day care incurred by the juror during his or her service on a jury.     The juror fees for service, transportation, and day care shall be paid out of the county treasury.     The clerk of the court shall furnish to each juror without fee whenever he is discharged a certificate of the number of days' attendance at court, and upon presentation thereof to the county treasurer, he shall pay to the juror the sum provided for his service. (Source: P.A. 91‑321, eff. 1‑1‑00.)

(55 ILCS 5/4‑11002) (from Ch. 34, par. 4‑11002)     Sec. 4‑11002. Juror's fees on inquest. The fees of each juror attending an inquest shall be fixed by the county board at a sum not to exceed $10 per inquest and not to exceed $40 per day, payable out of the county treasury, upon the certificate of the coroner or acting coroner of the county wherein the inquest was held. (Source: P.A. 86‑962.)