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(a) The per diem compensation under § 16-34-103 shall be paid promptly to each juror or prospective juror by a county from funds appropriated for that purpose by the quorum court.
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(b)
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(A) The state shall reimburse a county for a portion of the costs incurred for a payment under § 16-34-103(b)(1) if the county makes a request under subdivision (b)(3) of this section.
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(B)
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(i) If funds are available, the state shall reimburse a county for the cost of a prospective juror orientation for a juror eligible for payment under § 16-34-103(b)(2) up to fifteen dollars ($15.00) if the county makes a request under subdivision (b)(3) of this section.
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(ii) The reimbursement under this subdivision (b)(1)(B) shall not exceed the minimum per diem compensation under § 16-34-103(b)(2).
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(2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall administer the state reimbursement to a county under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.
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(3) A county may request reimbursement for costs incurred for a payment under § 16-34-103(b)(1) or § 16-34-103(b)(2) on a quarterly basis as follows:
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(A) On or before May 1 of each year for costs incurred between January 1 and March 31 of that year;
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(B) On or before August 1 of each year for costs incurred between April 1 and June 30 of that year;
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(C) On or before December 1 of each year for costs incurred between July 1 and September 30 of that year; and
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(D) On or before February 1 of each year for costs incurred between October 1 and December 31 of the prior year.
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(4) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall consult with Arkansas Legislative Audit and shall prescribe the information that shall be documented and certified by a county in order to receive reimbursement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.
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