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Delaware Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Delaware 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
$20/day, paid as reimbursement for travel, parking, and other out-of-pocket expenses (Superior Court)
Transportation & parking
No — separate mileage - the $20/day is itself the reimbursement for travel, parking, and out-of-pocket costs.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Sequestered jurors are accommodated at court expense.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — Delaware does not require employers to pay wages during jury service
Job protection law
Yes — Del. Code Title 10 § 4515 bars depriving, threatening, or coercing an employee for jury service, with criminal contempt penalties plus reinstatement and back pay
Exemptions
Excusals for undue hardship or extreme inconvenience; sole caregivers; people over 70 may be excused on request; disqualifying conditions

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Superior Court.
Common questions

Delaware jury duty FAQ

How much does Delaware pay for jury duty?
$20/day, paid as reimbursement for travel, parking, and other out-of-pocket expenses (Superior Court). No separate mileage - the $20/day is itself the reimbursement for travel, parking, and out-of-pocket costs.
Do employers in Delaware have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - Delaware does not require employers to pay wages during jury service
What job protections exist for jurors in Delaware?
Yes - Del. Code Title 10 § 4515 bars depriving, threatening, or coercing an employee for jury service, with criminal contempt penalties plus reinstatement and back pay
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Delaware?
Excusals for undue hardship or extreme inconvenience; sole caregivers; people over 70 may be excused on request; disqualifying conditions
Where can I find the official Delaware jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Delaware on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.