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THE JURY Pt. 3 – CAN YOU AFFORD TO SERVE AS A JUROR? It’s no wonder so many try to avoid serving.

Posted bywpengine 17 February 2018

Ontario compensates jury duty far less generously than other provinces. As a result, many prospective jurors simply ask to be excused — an outcome that experts say makes justice less representative of the community.

Source: Got jury duty? Ontario asks you to serve for below minimum wage — and won’t pay your expenses | Toronto Star

Posted bywpengine17 February 2018Posted inUncategorized

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