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Iowa Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Iowa 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 service or attendance; the Supreme Court may allow additional pay when service exceeds 7 days (Iowa Code § 607A.8)
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage at the rate set by the Iowa Supreme Court (around 50¢/mile), plus actual parking (Iowa Code § 607A.8).
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Disabled jurors may be reimbursed for alternate-transportation costs; sequestration is handled by the court.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages; Iowa Code § 607A.45 bars penalizing the employee
Job protection law
Yes — Iowa Code § 607A.45 bars penalizing an employee for jury service; a discharged employee may recover lost wages, damages, and reinstatement
Exemptions
No — blanket occupational exemptions; excusal for undue hardship, public necessity, or inability to serve at the court's discretion

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to District Court.
Common questions

Iowa jury duty FAQ

How much does Iowa pay for jury duty?
$30/day for each day of service or attendance; the Supreme Court may allow additional pay when service exceeds 7 days (Iowa Code § 607A.8). Yes - mileage at the rate set by the Iowa Supreme Court (around 50¢/mile), plus actual parking (Iowa Code § 607A.8).
Do employers in Iowa have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages; Iowa Code § 607A.45 bars penalizing the employee
What job protections exist for jurors in Iowa?
Yes - Iowa Code § 607A.45 bars penalizing an employee for jury service; a discharged employee may recover lost wages, damages, and reinstatement
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Iowa?
No blanket occupational exemptions; excusal for undue hardship, public necessity, or inability to serve at the court's discretion
Where can I find the official Iowa jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Iowa on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.