Connecticut Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: Employers pay regular wages to full-time employees for the first 5 days. From day 6, the state pays $50/day. Part-time and unemployed jurors get reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for days 1-5. Must your employer pay you? Yes, first 5 days for full-time employees. A court may excuse an employer for extreme financial hardship; the state then pays up to $50/day. Updated
| Juror pay | Employers pay regular wages to full-time employees for the first 5 days. From day 6, the state pays $50/day. Part-time and unemployed jurors get reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for days 1-5. |
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| Must employers pay you? | Yes, first 5 days for full-time employees. A court may excuse an employer for extreme financial hardship; the state then pays up to $50/day. |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors. An employee may sue an employer that refuses pay, and criminal penalties may apply (C.G.S. § 51-247a). |
| Age exemption | Residents 70+ may opt out of service. (unconfirmed) |
Note: 2025 HB 6968 would have had the state pay part-time and unemployed jurors minimum wage for days 1-5; we did not confirm whether it passed.
Law
- C.G.S. § 51-247
- C.G.S. § 51-247a
- C.G.S. § 51-247c
Sources
- law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-51/chapter-884/section-51-247/
- portal.ct.gov/dol/-/media/dol/2022-new-design-system/divisions/wage-and-workplace-standard
- www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-06968-R00-HB.PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Connecticut?
Employers pay regular wages to full-time employees for the first 5 days. From day 6, the state pays $50/day. Part-time and unemployed jurors get reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for days 1-5.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Connecticut?
Yes, first 5 days for full-time employees. A court may excuse an employer for extreme financial hardship; the state then pays up to $50/day.
Can I be fired for jury duty in Connecticut?
Employers may not penalize jurors. An employee may sue an employer that refuses pay, and criminal penalties may apply (C.G.S. § 51-247a).
Is there an age limit for jury duty in Connecticut?
Residents 70+ may opt out of service. (unconfirmed)