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Connecticut Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Connecticut 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
Employer pays full wages for the first 5 days; the state pays $50/day starting day 6. During days 1 to 5, the state pays a $20 to $50 daily expense allowance to jurors who are part-time, unemployed, or full-time but unpaid by their employer (CGS §§ 51-247, 51-247a)
Transportation & parking
Connecticut compensates unpaid jurors during days 1 to 5 through the $20 to $50 daily expense allowance rather than a per-mile rate.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Sequestered jurors are accommodated at court expense.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
Yes — employers must pay full-time employees (30+ hours/week, employed 90+ days) their regular wages for the first 5 days of jury service (CGS § 51-247)
Job protection law
Yes — CGS § 51-247a bars discharging, threatening, or coercing an employee for jury service, with treble damages and attorney fees for willful violations
Exemptions
No — occupational exemptions; people 75 or older may decline to serve; disqualification for physical or mental disability with a physician statement; excusal for extreme hardship

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Superior Court. Other court types do not conduct jury trials.
Common questions

Connecticut jury duty FAQ

How much does Connecticut pay for jury duty?
Employer pays full wages for the first 5 days; the state pays $50/day starting day 6. During days 1 to 5, the state pays a $20 to $50 daily expense allowance to jurors who are part-time, unemployed, or full-time but unpaid by their employer (CGS §§ 51-247, 51-247a). Connecticut compensates unpaid jurors during days 1 to 5 through the $20 to $50 daily expense allowance rather than a per-mile rate.
Do employers in Connecticut have to pay employees during jury duty?
Yes - employers must pay full-time employees (30+ hours/week, employed 90+ days) their regular wages for the first 5 days of jury service (CGS § 51-247)
What job protections exist for jurors in Connecticut?
Yes - CGS § 51-247a bars discharging, threatening, or coercing an employee for jury service, with treble damages and attorney fees for willful violations
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Connecticut?
No occupational exemptions; people 75 or older may decline to serve; disqualification for physical or mental disability with a physician statement; excusal for extreme hardship
Where can I find the official Connecticut jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Connecticut on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.