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Utah Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Utah 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
$18.50 for the first day of attendance and $49 for each day after (Utah Code 78B-1-119)
Transportation & parking
Yes — $1 for each 4 miles over 50 miles traveled, one way. A statutory formula, not the IRS rate, with no mileage for the first 50 miles.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — statutory subsistence allowance for jurors.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not require the use of annual, vacation, or sick leave for jury service (Utah Code 78B-1-116)
Job protection law
Yes — Utah Code 78B-1-116 bars discharging, threatening, or coercing an employee for jury service
Exemptions
No — automatic occupational exemptions; excusal or postponement for undue hardship

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to District Courts. Justice courts generally do not use juries.
Common questions

Utah jury duty FAQ

How much does Utah pay for jury duty?
$18.50 for the first day of attendance and $49 for each day after (Utah Code 78B-1-119). Yes - $1 for each 4 miles over 50 miles traveled, one way. A statutory formula, not the IRS rate, with no mileage for the first 50 miles.
Do employers in Utah have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not require the use of annual, vacation, or sick leave for jury service (Utah Code 78B-1-116)
What job protections exist for jurors in Utah?
Yes - Utah Code 78B-1-116 bars discharging, threatening, or coercing an employee for jury service
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Utah?
No automatic occupational exemptions; excusal or postponement for undue hardship
Where can I find the official Utah jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Utah on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.