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New Jersey Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What New Jersey 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
$5/day for days 1 to 3; $40/day from the fourth consecutive day (N.J.S.A. 22A:1-1.1 / 2B:20-16)
Transportation & parking
Yes — the court reimburses travel to and from the courthouse on proof of mileage or fare.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem. Sequestration costs are covered by the court.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — for private employers; Yes for public employees - full-time State or local-government employees keep their usual pay (and receive no juror fee) under N.J.S.A. 2B:20-16
Job protection law
Yes — N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 bars penalizing or threatening an employee for jury service, a disorderly-persons offense plus a civil action
Exemptions
Excusal for severe financial hardship (N.J.S.A. 2B:20-10); excusals for age 75 or older, medical, or public-necessity grounds

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Superior Court.
Common questions

New Jersey jury duty FAQ

How much does New Jersey pay for jury duty?
$5/day for days 1 to 3; $40/day from the fourth consecutive day (N.J.S.A. 22A:1-1.1 / 2B:20-16). Yes - the court reimburses travel to and from the courthouse on proof of mileage or fare.
Do employers in New Jersey have to pay employees during jury duty?
No for private employers; Yes for public employees - full-time State or local-government employees keep their usual pay (and receive no juror fee) under N.J.S.A. 2B:20-16
What job protections exist for jurors in New Jersey?
Yes - N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17 bars penalizing or threatening an employee for jury service, a disorderly-persons offense plus a civil action
Who can be exempt from jury duty in New Jersey?
Excusal for severe financial hardship (N.J.S.A. 2B:20-10); excusals for age 75 or older, medical, or public-necessity grounds
Where can I find the official New Jersey jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in New Jersey on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.