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Section 4561 – Compensation of and travel allowance for jurors

§ 4561. Compensation of and travel allowance for jurors. (a) Compensation.–A person summoned to serve as a juror shall receive compensation at the rate of $9 a day for the first three days in any calendar year he shall be required to report for service and $25 a day for each day thereafter in such […]

Section 4562 – Juror’s right to refuse inquiries

§ 4562. Juror’s right to refuse inquiries. Except where jury tampering is being investigated by the proper authorities, a juror shall not be required to answer to any person concerning the manner in which the jury reached its verdict or why it was unable to agree upon a verdict.

Section 4563 – Protection of employment of petit and grand jurors

§ 4563. Protection of employment of petit and grand jurors. (a) General rule.–An employer shall not deprive an employee of his employment, seniority position or benefits, or threaten or otherwise coerce him with respect thereto, because the employee receives a summons, responds thereto, serves as a juror or attends court for prospective jury service. Nothing […]

Section 4564 – Alternate jurors

§ 4564. Alternate jurors. Alternate jurors shall be selected and shall serve as jurors under terms and conditions prescribed by general rules.