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Idaho Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Idaho 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
Set by county commissioners within statutory ranges (Idaho Code § 2-215): per half-day, $5 to $25 if traveling 30 miles or less, or $10 to $50 if traveling more than 30 miles
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage at the rate set by county-commission resolution for county employees in the juror's county, not the IRS rate.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Overnight or sequestered jurors are accommodated at court discretion.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages; Idaho Code § 2-218 bars penalizing the employee
Job protection law
Yes — Idaho Code § 2-218 bars an employer from penalizing an employee for jury service; a discharged employee may sue within 60 days for treble lost wages, reinstatement, and attorney fees
Exemptions
Postponement or excusal for age 70 or older, impaired ability to evaluate information, undue hardship or extreme inconvenience, or a breastfeeding mother

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to District Court.
Common questions

Idaho jury duty FAQ

How much does Idaho pay for jury duty?
Set by county commissioners within statutory ranges (Idaho Code § 2-215): per half-day, $5 to $25 if traveling 30 miles or less, or $10 to $50 if traveling more than 30 miles. Yes - mileage at the rate set by county-commission resolution for county employees in the juror's county, not the IRS rate.
Do employers in Idaho have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages; Idaho Code § 2-218 bars penalizing the employee
What job protections exist for jurors in Idaho?
Yes - Idaho Code § 2-218 bars an employer from penalizing an employee for jury service; a discharged employee may sue within 60 days for treble lost wages, reinstatement, and attorney fees
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Idaho?
Postponement or excusal for age 70 or older, impaired ability to evaluate information, undue hardship or extreme inconvenience, or a breastfeeding mother
Where can I find the official Idaho jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Idaho on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.