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Arizona Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Arizona 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
$12/day attendance fee (ARS § 21-221). Jurors serving more than 5 days in superior court who lose income may receive $40 to $300/day from the Lengthy Trial Fund (ARS § 21-222).
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage from home to court and back at the state-employee rate under ARS § 38-623. Pegged to the state rate, not a separate IRS figure.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Sequestered jurors are accommodated at court expense.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — employers are not required to pay wages, though the Lengthy Trial Fund may replace income after 5 days
Job protection law
Yes — ARS § 21-236 bars firing, intimidating, or coercing an employee for jury service
Exemptions
No — automatic occupational exemptions; excusals for undue hardship, age 75 or older on request, disability, or sole caregiver

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Superior Court; justice courts also conduct jury trials.
Common questions

Arizona jury duty FAQ

How much does Arizona pay for jury duty?
$12/day attendance fee (ARS § 21-221). Jurors serving more than 5 days in superior court who lose income may receive $40 to $300/day from the Lengthy Trial Fund (ARS § 21-222). Yes - mileage from home to court and back at the state-employee rate under ARS § 38-623. Pegged to the state rate, not a separate IRS figure.
Do employers in Arizona have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - employers are not required to pay wages, though the Lengthy Trial Fund may replace income after 5 days
What job protections exist for jurors in Arizona?
Yes - ARS § 21-236 bars firing, intimidating, or coercing an employee for jury service
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Arizona?
No automatic occupational exemptions; excusals for undue hardship, age 75 or older on request, disability, or sole caregiver
Where can I find the official Arizona jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Arizona on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.