Legal Definitions - jury fees

Jury fees refer to the payment made to jurors for their service. Jurors are paid a fixed amount for each day they attend court and are also reimbursed for their travel expenses.

• In civil cases, the party requesting a jury trial must pay the jury fees in advance. Failure to do so may result in a waiver of the right to a jury trial.
• In criminal cases, the defendant is responsible for paying the jury fees if they request a jury trial. However, they may apply for a fee waiver if they cannot afford to pay.

These examples illustrate how jury fees work in different types of cases. In civil cases, the party requesting a jury trial must pay the fees, while in criminal cases, the defendant is responsible. However, in both cases, there is an option for a fee waiver if the payment cannot be made.