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Alaska Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Alaska pays for jury service, whether your employer has to keep paying you, and the exemptions and job protections the law gives you.

Updated for 2026 Last verified: Jun 10, 2026
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Jury pay & compensation

Daily jury pay
$25/day full day, $12.50 half day, beginning the second day of service (no fee for the first day)
Transportation & parking
Yes — transportation reimbursed at the state-employee rate (around 53.5¢/mile for autos; higher rates for air or boat travel in remote areas), starting the second day.
Overnight / special circumstances
Yes — if it is impractical to return home each evening, jurors receive the same per diem as state employees; in remote areas the court may pay for food and lodging directly.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — Alaska does not require employers to pay wages during jury service
Job protection law
Yes — AS § 09.20.037 bars depriving, threatening, coercing, or penalizing an employee for jury service
Exemptions
Excusal for undue hardship or extreme inconvenience; people 70 or older may be excused on request; sole caregivers and those with disqualifying conditions

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Superior and District Courts. Other courts typically do not use juries.
Common questions

Alaska jury duty FAQ

How much does Alaska pay for jury duty?
$25/day full day, $12.50 half day, beginning the second day of service (no fee for the first day). Yes - transportation reimbursed at the state-employee rate (around 53.5¢/mile for autos; higher rates for air or boat travel in remote areas), starting the second day.
Do employers in Alaska have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - Alaska does not require employers to pay wages during jury service
What job protections exist for jurors in Alaska?
Yes - AS § 09.20.037 bars depriving, threatening, coercing, or penalizing an employee for jury service
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Alaska?
Excusal for undue hardship or extreme inconvenience; people 70 or older may be excused on request; sole caregivers and those with disqualifying conditions
Where can I find the official Alaska jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Alaska on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.