BOARD POLICY - 4162

Employees shall be entitled to leave for up to ten (10) working days without loss of pay to appear in court to serve as a juror, as a witness other than as a litigant, or to respond to an official order from duly authorized government agencies.  At the discretion of the Superintendent or designee, employees may receive pay for longer service, if selected for a jury trial.

Any compensation received for appearances as a witness or for serving as a juror shall be endorsed over to the District, so that the employee's compensation for any days of absence for the above purposes shall be equal to his regular compensation.  

Legal Reference. Education Code 44036  Leaves of absence for judicial and official appearances

Policy Adopted:  September 22, 1976
Policy Revised:  August 31, 2004