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Florida Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Florida 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
$15/day for the first 3 days for jurors not paid by their employer; $30/day for the fourth day and after, for all jurors (Fla. Stat. § 40.24)
Transportation & parking
No — jurors are not entitled to separate travel reimbursement from the clerk (Fla. Stat. § 40.24).
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; the state's $15/day for the first 3 days goes only to jurors not receiving their regular wages
Job protection law
Yes — Fla. Stat. § 40.271 bars discharging, threatening, intimidating, or coercing an employee for jury service, with damages and attorney fees
Exemptions
Excusals for expectant mothers and parents of children under 6 not in school; people 70 or older may be excused on request; sole caregivers; certain law-enforcement personnel

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Circuit and County Courts.
Common questions

Florida jury duty FAQ

How much does Florida pay for jury duty?
$15/day for the first 3 days for jurors not paid by their employer; $30/day for the fourth day and after, for all jurors (Fla. Stat. § 40.24). No - jurors are not entitled to separate travel reimbursement from the clerk (Fla. Stat. § 40.24).
Do employers in Florida have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - employers are not required to pay wages; the state's $15/day for the first 3 days goes only to jurors not receiving their regular wages
What job protections exist for jurors in Florida?
Yes - Fla. Stat. § 40.271 bars discharging, threatening, intimidating, or coercing an employee for jury service, with damages and attorney fees
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Florida?
Excusals for expectant mothers and parents of children under 6 not in school; people 70 or older may be excused on request; sole caregivers; certain law-enforcement personnel
Where can I find the official Florida jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Florida on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.