Value of hidden input returns blank when it clearly isn't

Question

Why can't I get the value from this input? See the image below:

Answer 1

Use rather :

$('#SortField').prop('value');

And in your HTML sould be:

<input type="hidden" name="sortField" id="SortField" value="CT#" />

jsBin demo

Answer 2

The attribute on the input should be value, not val.