Delaware Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)

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Short answer: $20/day expense reimbursement, not wages, covering travel, parking and other costs. Older code text says one-day/one-trial jurors get no reimbursement for the first day. Must your employer pay you? No (unpaid leave); employers may not count the $20 reimbursement as pay Updated 2026-11-04

Juror pay	$20/day expense reimbursement, not wages, covering travel, parking and other costs. Older code text says one-day/one-trial jurors get no reimbursement for the first day.
Mileage / travel	Included in the $20/day allowance
Must employers pay you?	No (unpaid leave); employers may not count the $20 reimbursement as pay
Job protection	Employees may not be penalized for jury service. A secondary source says employers may require use of PTO; specific penalties not confirmed.
Penalty for not showing up	Must appear before a Superior Court judge; fine up to $100 and up to 3 days' imprisonment

Note: Whether the first day is reimbursed is unclear: the court FAQ says $20/day, but older statute text excludes day 1 for one-day/one-trial jurors.

Law

10 Del. C. § 4514

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does jury duty pay in Delaware?

$20/day expense reimbursement, not wages, covering travel, parking and other costs. Older code text says one-day/one-trial jurors get no reimbursement for the first day.

Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Delaware?

No (unpaid leave); employers may not count the $20 reimbursement as pay

Can I be fired for jury duty in Delaware?

Employees may not be penalized for jury service. A secondary source says employers may require use of PTO; specific penalties not confirmed.

What happens if you miss jury duty in Delaware?

Must appear before a Superior Court judge; fine up to $100 and up to 3 days' imprisonment