Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 38 - Trials. > Article 5 - Drawing and Empaneling Jurors, 38-5-1 through 38-5-19. > Section 38-5-15 - Mileage and compensation for jurors.

Section 38-5-15 - Mileage and compensation for jurors.

38-5-15. Mileage and compensation for jurors.

Persons summoned for jury service and jurors shall be reimbursed for travel from their place of actual residence to the courthouse when their attendance is ordered, at the rate allowed public officers and employees per mile of necessary travel.  Persons summoned for jury service and jurors shall be compensated for their time in travel, attendance and service at the highest prevailing state minimum wage rate.