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Indiana Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Indiana 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 during selection until the jury is impaneled, then $40/day until discharged (IC 33-37-10-1); counties may add a supplemental fee
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage at the state officer and employee rate (around 49¢/mile), not the IRS rate; a county may instead pay parking fees.
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, but may not require the use of vacation, sick, or personal leave for jury service (IC 33-28-5-24.3)
Job protection law
Yes — IC 33-28-5-24.3 bars adverse employment action for jury service (with a scheduling exception for employers of 10 or fewer); criminal backup at IC 35-44.1-2-11
Exemptions
No — automatic occupational exemptions; excusal or deferral for undue hardship, plus the small-employer concurrent-service provision

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Circuit and Superior Courts.
Common questions

Indiana jury duty FAQ

How much does Indiana pay for jury duty?
$15/day during selection until the jury is impaneled, then $40/day until discharged (IC 33-37-10-1); counties may add a supplemental fee. Yes - mileage at the state officer and employee rate (around 49¢/mile), not the IRS rate; a county may instead pay parking fees.
Do employers in Indiana have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not require the use of vacation, sick, or personal leave for jury service (IC 33-28-5-24.3)
What job protections exist for jurors in Indiana?
Yes - IC 33-28-5-24.3 bars adverse employment action for jury service (with a scheduling exception for employers of 10 or fewer); criminal backup at IC 35-44.1-2-11
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Indiana?
No automatic occupational exemptions; excusal or deferral for undue hardship, plus the small-employer concurrent-service provision
Where can I find the official Indiana jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Indiana on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.