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Maine Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Maine 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 for each day of required attendance (14 M.R.S. § 1215)
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage at the state-employee rate established under Title 5 (not a fixed low figure and not the IRS business 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; 14 M.R.S. § 1218 bars loss of employment or health insurance for jury service
Job protection law
Yes — 14 M.R.S. § 1218 bars depriving an employee of employment or health-insurance coverage for jury service; a Class E crime, with a civil action within 90 days
Exemptions
No — blanket occupational exemptions; excusal or postponement for undue hardship, age, or extreme inconvenience at the court's discretion

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Superior Court.
Common questions

Maine jury duty FAQ

How much does Maine pay for jury duty?
$15/day for each day of required attendance (14 M.R.S. § 1215). Yes - mileage at the state-employee rate established under Title 5 (not a fixed low figure and not the IRS business rate).
Do employers in Maine have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages; 14 M.R.S. § 1218 bars loss of employment or health insurance for jury service
What job protections exist for jurors in Maine?
Yes - 14 M.R.S. § 1218 bars depriving an employee of employment or health-insurance coverage for jury service; a Class E crime, with a civil action within 90 days
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Maine?
No blanket occupational exemptions; excusal or postponement for undue hardship, age, or extreme inconvenience at the court's discretion
Where can I find the official Maine jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Maine on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.