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Virginia Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Virginia 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
$30/day flat, defined by statute as reimbursement for travel and other expenses
Transportation & parking
No — separate mileage - the $30/day is the statutory allowance for travel and expenses combined.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — separate statutory subsistence allowance.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not require the use of sick or vacation leave and may not penalize the employee (Va. Code 18.2-465.1)
Job protection law
Yes — Va. Code 18.2-465.1 bars penalizing an employee for a court appearance or jury service
Exemptions
Excusal or deferral for hardship; people over 70 may be excused on request

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Circuit Courts. General District Courts do not use juries.
Common questions

Virginia jury duty FAQ

How much does Virginia pay for jury duty?
$30/day flat, defined by statute as reimbursement for travel and other expenses. No separate mileage - the $30/day is the statutory allowance for travel and expenses combined.
Do employers in Virginia have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not require the use of sick or vacation leave and may not penalize the employee (Va. Code 18.2-465.1)
What job protections exist for jurors in Virginia?
Yes - Va. Code 18.2-465.1 bars penalizing an employee for a court appearance or jury service
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Virginia?
Excusal or deferral for hardship; people over 70 may be excused on request
Where can I find the official Virginia jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Virginia on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.