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Oregon Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Oregon 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
Circuit court: $10/day for the first 2 days, then $25/day for the third day and after. Other courts: $10/day (ORS § 10.061)
Transportation & parking
Yes — a fixed statutory rate: 20¢ per mile round trip for circuit court, or 8¢ per mile for other courts (ORS § 10.065). Not the IRS rate.
Overnight / special circumstances
Yes — reasonable lodging and meal expenses are authorized when a juror must remain overnight (ORS § 10.065).

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not require the use of vacation, sick, or personal leave, and must allow unpaid leave for jury service (ORS § 10.090)
Job protection law
Yes — ORS § 10.090 makes it unlawful to discharge, threaten, intimidate, or coerce an employee for jury service, enforced as an unlawful employment practice
Exemptions
No — automatic occupational exemptions; discretionary excusal or postponement for hardship (ORS § 10.050)

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Circuit Courts.
Common questions

Oregon jury duty FAQ

How much does Oregon pay for jury duty?
Circuit court: $10/day for the first 2 days, then $25/day for the third day and after. Other courts: $10/day (ORS § 10.061). Yes - a fixed statutory rate: 20¢ per mile round trip for circuit court, or 8¢ per mile for other courts (ORS § 10.065). Not the IRS rate.
Do employers in Oregon have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not require the use of vacation, sick, or personal leave, and must allow unpaid leave for jury service (ORS § 10.090)
What job protections exist for jurors in Oregon?
Yes - ORS § 10.090 makes it unlawful to discharge, threaten, intimidate, or coerce an employee for jury service, enforced as an unlawful employment practice
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Oregon?
No automatic occupational exemptions; discretionary excusal or postponement for hardship (ORS § 10.050)
Where can I find the official Oregon jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Oregon on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.