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Chapter 884. Jurors
  • Sec. 51-217. Qualification of jurors.

  • Sec. 51-217a. Jurors excused from service. Option to be considered for service.

  • Sec. 51-220. Number of jurors for each town.

  • Sec. 51-237. Jurors failing to appear.

  • Sec. 51-238a. Length of term of service as juror.

  • Sec. 51-247. Compensation of jurors. Guidelines re reimbursement of expenses.

  • Sec. 51-247a. Employer not to discharge employee or require additional hours work for jury service. Eight hours jury duty deemed a legal day's work. Penalty. Action for recovery of wages and reinstatement. Liability of employer for failure to compensate juror-employee.

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