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West Virginia Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What West 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
No — t less than $15 nor more than $40 per day of required attendance, set at the court's discretion, plus round-trip mileage (WV Code 52-1-17)
Transportation & parking
Yes — mileage at the state travel rate set by the Department of Administration, which tracks the federal rate (about 72.5¢ per mile for 2026), round trip.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — set per diem; necessary expenses are reimbursable at court discretion.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not discharge or discriminate against an employee for jury service (WV Code 52-3-1)
Job protection law
Yes — WV Code 52-3-1 gives a right of action against discrimination toward employees summoned for jury duty
Exemptions
No — automatic occupational exemptions; a juror 70 or older is excused on request; excusal also for undue hardship (WV Code 52-1-8)

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to Circuit Courts. Magistrate courts do not use juries.
Common questions

West Virginia jury duty FAQ

How much does West Virginia pay for jury duty?
Not less than $15 nor more than $40 per day of required attendance, set at the court's discretion, plus round-trip mileage (WV Code 52-1-17). Yes - mileage at the state travel rate set by the Department of Administration, which tracks the federal rate (about 72.5¢ per mile for 2026), round trip.
Do employers in West Virginia have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - the employer is not required to pay wages, but may not discharge or discriminate against an employee for jury service (WV Code 52-3-1)
What job protections exist for jurors in West Virginia?
Yes - WV Code 52-3-1 gives a right of action against discrimination toward employees summoned for jury duty
Who can be exempt from jury duty in West Virginia?
No automatic occupational exemptions; a juror 70 or older is excused on request; excusal also for undue hardship (WV Code 52-1-8)
Where can I find the official West Virginia jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in West Virginia on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.