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Hawaii Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Hawaii 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
$30/day for each day of actual attendance
Transportation & parking
Yes — the higher of 33¢ per mile or the cost of adult bus fare to and from court (HRS § 612-8).
Overnight / special circumstances
Yes — the court may reimburse actual transportation, board, and lodging for jurors living far from the court (HRS § 612-8).

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages; HRS § 612-25 only bars retaliation
Job protection law
Yes — HRS § 612-25 protects jurors' employment; a civil action may be brought within 90 days for lost wages
Exemptions
Per HRS § 612-6: elected officials while the legislature is in session, judges, actively practicing physicians and dentists, deployed military, active police and fire, EMS members, prior jury service within a year, people living more than 70 miles from court, and breastfeeding mothers

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Circuit and District Courts.
Common questions

Hawaii jury duty FAQ

How much does Hawaii pay for jury duty?
$30/day for each day of actual attendance. Yes - the higher of 33¢ per mile or the cost of adult bus fare to and from court (HRS § 612-8).
Do employers in Hawaii have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages; HRS § 612-25 only bars retaliation
What job protections exist for jurors in Hawaii?
Yes - HRS § 612-25 protects jurors' employment; a civil action may be brought within 90 days for lost wages
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Hawaii?
Per HRS § 612-6: elected officials while the legislature is in session, judges, actively practicing physicians and dentists, deployed military, active police and fire, EMS members, prior jury service within a year, people living more than 70 miles from court, and breastfeeding mothers
Where can I find the official Hawaii jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Hawaii on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.