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Vermont Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Vermont 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 for up to four hours, or $30 for more than four hours, per day of attendance, on request (32 V.S.A. § 1511)
Transportation & parking
Yes — travel reimbursement on request and on a showing of hardship, at the state-employee travel rate (not necessarily the IRS rate).
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem; necessary travel expenses are reimbursable on a hardship showing.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages, but service counts toward seniority and benefits, and the juror fee is not paid if the employer continues pay (21 V.S.A. § 499)
Job protection law
Yes — 21 V.S.A. § 499 bars discharge or penalty for jury service
Exemptions
No — automatic occupational exemptions; excusal on a showing of hardship

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Superior Court.
Common questions

Vermont jury duty FAQ

How much does Vermont pay for jury duty?
$15 for up to four hours, or $30 for more than four hours, per day of attendance, on request (32 V.S.A. § 1511). Yes - travel reimbursement on request and on a showing of hardship, at the state-employee travel rate (not necessarily the IRS rate).
Do employers in Vermont have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages, but service counts toward seniority and benefits, and the juror fee is not paid if the employer continues pay (21 V.S.A. § 499)
What job protections exist for jurors in Vermont?
Yes - 21 V.S.A. § 499 bars discharge or penalty for jury service
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Vermont?
No automatic occupational exemptions; excusal on a showing of hardship
Where can I find the official Vermont jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Vermont on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.