Juror Pay Raise Discussed at Commissioners’ Court

  • Students ran with excitement as they hugged their friends, played games, and got their backpacks at the Seminole Strong festival. They had a great time participating in various activities before going back to school. (Sentinel photo by Jessenia Balderas)
    Students ran with excitement as they hugged their friends, played games, and got their backpacks at the Seminole Strong festival. They had a great time participating in various activities before going back to school. (Sentinel photo by Jessenia Balderas)
  • SabraHallapproachedthecourttorequestusingtheSeagraves Branch Library to allow the Community Action Partnership Association to host a Health Fair on September 11, 2023. The Health Fair will offer free advice on medical opportunities and free legal aid on divorce, name change, and wills. (Sentinel photo by Jessenia Balderas)
    SabraHallapproachedthecourttorequestusingtheSeagraves Branch Library to allow the Community Action Partnership Association to host a Health Fair on September 11, 2023. The Health Fair will offer free advice on medical opportunities and free legal aid on divorce, name change, and wills. (Sentinel photo by Jessenia Balderas)
Gaines County Treasurer Michael Lord discussed House Bill 3474 with the Commissioners’ Court at their regular meeting. According to Lord, the county must increase juror pay in order to meet the requirements of the House Bill. The House Bill states, “A person who reports for jury service in response to the process of a court is entitled to receive as reimbursement for travel and other expenses an…

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