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Louisiana Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Louisiana 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
$25/day ($16/day in New Orleans criminal court); from the 11th day the court may allow up to $300/day, and may retroactively allow up to $100/day for days 4 to 10 in hardship cases (La. R.S. 13:3049)
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage set by the parish, not less than 16¢/mile and not more than the rate for state officials (La. R.S. 13:3049), not a fixed IRS figure.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Sequestered jurors are accommodated at court discretion.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
Yes — the employer must grant up to one day of leave per summons without loss of wages or benefits (La. R.S. 23:965); pay is not required beyond the first day
Job protection law
Yes — La. R.S. 23:965 bars discharge or adverse action for jury service, with fines of $100 to $1,000 per discharged employee plus reinstatement
Exemptions
Excusals for people over 70, those with serious illness or disability, those without reasonable transportation, full-time students, and certain caregivers

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to District Courts; jury service is administered by each parish clerk of court.
Common questions

Louisiana jury duty FAQ

How much does Louisiana pay for jury duty?
$25/day ($16/day in New Orleans criminal court); from the 11th day the court may allow up to $300/day, and may retroactively allow up to $100/day for days 4 to 10 in hardship cases (La. R.S. 13:3049). Yes - mileage set by the parish, not less than 16¢/mile and not more than the rate for state officials (La. R.S. 13:3049), not a fixed IRS figure.
Do employers in Louisiana have to pay employees during jury duty?
Yes - the employer must grant up to one day of leave per summons without loss of wages or benefits (La. R.S. 23:965); pay is not required beyond the first day
What job protections exist for jurors in Louisiana?
Yes - La. R.S. 23:965 bars discharge or adverse action for jury service, with fines of $100 to $1,000 per discharged employee plus reinstatement
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Louisiana?
Excusals for people over 70, those with serious illness or disability, those without reasonable transportation, full-time students, and certain caregivers
Where can I find the official Louisiana jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Louisiana on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.