The daily pay rate for jurors in Alameda County is increasing to $100, a significant jump aimed at encouraging civic participation and alleviating financial hardship.
Public Defender Brendon Woods emphasized that higher pay will allow for greater representation of Black and Brown individuals on juries, which he believes is essential for fair trials.
For years, the compensation stood at merely $15, failing to cover basic food needs, with jurors not receiving meal allowances or adequate parking reimbursements.
The increase in jurors' compensation is part of a pilot program initiated through legislation aimed at examining how payment impacts juror participation and diversity.
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