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Mississippi Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Mississippi 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 the county board of supervisors at not less than $25/day and not more than $40/day, plus mileage (Miss. Code § 25-7-61)
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage under Miss. Code § 25-3-41, which is tied to the federal rate, so about 72.5¢ per mile for 2026.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Sequestration is handled by the court.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer need not pay wages, but may not require the use of annual, vacation, or sick leave for jury service (Miss. Code § 13-5-35)
Job protection law
Yes — Miss. Code § 13-5-35 bars adverse employment action for jury service, with automatic postponement for jurors at employers of 5 or fewer
Exemptions
Excusals for undue hardship; postponement protections for very small-employer staff; standard medical and age excusals

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Circuit and County Courts (and Chancery and special eminent-domain courts).
Common questions

Mississippi jury duty FAQ

How much does Mississippi pay for jury duty?
Set by the county board of supervisors at not less than $25/day and not more than $40/day, plus mileage (Miss. Code § 25-7-61). Yes - mileage under Miss. Code § 25-3-41, which is tied to the federal rate, so about 72.5¢ per mile for 2026.
Do employers in Mississippi have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer need not pay wages, but may not require the use of annual, vacation, or sick leave for jury service (Miss. Code § 13-5-35)
What job protections exist for jurors in Mississippi?
Yes - Miss. Code § 13-5-35 bars adverse employment action for jury service, with automatic postponement for jurors at employers of 5 or fewer
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Mississippi?
Excusals for undue hardship; postponement protections for very small-employer staff; standard medical and age excusals
Where can I find the official Mississippi jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Mississippi on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.