Arizona Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: $12/day paid by the county (A.R.S. § 21-221). For service longer than 5 days, the Arizona Lengthy Trial Fund can pay up to $300/day of lost wages, with a $40/day minimum for unemployed or low-earning jurors. Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $12/day paid by the county (A.R.S. § 21-221). For service longer than 5 days, the Arizona Lengthy Trial Fund can pay up to $300/day of lost wages, with a $40/day minimum for unemployed or low-earning jurors. |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | Paid by the county under § 21-221; rate not confirmed |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize employees for jury service (A.R.S. § 21-236). (unconfirmed) |
Note: The $12 base fee comes from the 2022 ACJA rule, which cites § 21-221. Sources disagree on the Lengthy Trial Fund's sunset date (repeal dates of 2014 or 2027 both appear), so confirm it is still active on azleg.gov.
Law
- A.R.S. § 21-221
- A.R.S. § 21-222
- Ariz. Code of Jud. Admin. § 5-109
Sources
- www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/22/admorder/Orders22/2022-29.pdf
- law.counselstack.com/statute/az/21-221
- www.courtrules.net/arizona/arizona-judicial-administration/rule-5-109
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Arizona?
$12/day paid by the county (A.R.S. § 21-221). For service longer than 5 days, the Arizona Lengthy Trial Fund can pay up to $300/day of lost wages, with a $40/day minimum for unemployed or low-earning jurors.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Arizona?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Arizona?
Employers may not penalize employees for jury service (A.R.S. § 21-236). (unconfirmed)