R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-19 § 34-19-11
Compensation of jurors
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Every person summoned and attending as a juror shall be entitled to the same allowance per day for attendance and for travel per mile as for like attendance and travel in the superior court; to be paid in the first instance by the complainant before the verdict shall be received, and to be taxed in the bill of costs against the defendant, if the verdict be against him or her.
Rhode Island General Laws § 34-19-11 establishes how jurors are compensated in landlord-tenant proceedings brought under Chapter 34-19. Jurors receive the same daily attendance fee and per-mile travel reimbursement as they would in superior court. The complainant (the party who initiated the action) must pay these juror costs upfront before the verdict is accepted, but if the verdict goes against the defendant, those costs are added to the bill of costs charged to the defendant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-19-11, a landlord who initiates a Chapter 34-19 proceeding that involves a jury is generally responsible for paying juror fees and travel costs before the verdict is received. Compliant operators typically budget for these upfront costs as part of the expense of pursuing a jury-based action. If the verdict is in the complainant's favor, those juror costs can be recovered through the bill of costs taxed against the losing defendant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-19-11 governs how juror compensation is handled in Chapter 34-19 proceedings, which can affect the overall costs at stake in a case. If a tenant is the defendant and the verdict goes against them, juror attendance and travel costs may be added to the costs assessed against them. Tenants who want to understand how these cost provisions might affect their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Rhode Island housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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