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What is NYC AC § 7-401?

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This section establishes the fee structure for jurors attending court sessions in New York City, specifying that each grand and trial juror is entitled to twelve dollars for each day of necessary attendance. The statute outlines exceptions for jurors excused at their own request. Applies to jurors serving in civil or criminal courts.

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§ 7-401 Jurors fees.

AC § 7-401

In pursuance of section five hundred twenty-one of the judiciary law, it is hereby directed that the sum of twelve dollars be allowed to each grand juror and each trial juror for each day's necessary attendance as such a juror at a term of any court of record of civil or criminal jurisdiction held within the city of New York; provided, however, that no such juror shall be so paid for attendance on any day on which the juror shall be excused from service at his or her own request.

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