Louisiana Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: Statutory fee reported as $25/day in criminal cases and $50/day in civil cases, plus mileage (R.S. 13:3049). Must your employer pay you? Partial: leave for jury service, with full pay for one day for regular employees (R.S. 23:965) Updated
How sure is this? We could not fully confirm Louisiana's current rules from an official source. Numeric fields use the criminal-case fee. Sources conflict on the exact one-day paid-leave wording (one vendor says capped at $50). Whether parishes can supplement was not confirmed. Check your summons or call your county jury office before relying on it.
| Juror pay | Statutory fee reported as $25/day in criminal cases and $50/day in civil cases, plus mileage (R.S. 13:3049). |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | Yes, rate not confirmed |
| Must employers pay you? | Partial: leave for jury service, with full pay for one day for regular employees (R.S. 23:965) |
| Job protection | Employers may not discharge or penalize jurors. An employer that violates the law must pay one day's full wages and is fined $100-$500 per offense (R.S. 23:965). |
Law
- La. R.S. 13:3049
- La. R.S. 23:965
Sources
- legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=84020
- codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-23-sect-965/
- www.recordinglaw.com/us-laws/jury-duty-laws/louisiana-jury-duty-laws/
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Louisiana?
Statutory fee reported as $25/day in criminal cases and $50/day in civil cases, plus mileage (R.S. 13:3049).
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Louisiana?
Partial: leave for jury service, with full pay for one day for regular employees (R.S. 23:965)
Can I be fired for jury duty in Louisiana?
Employers may not discharge or penalize jurors. An employer that violates the law must pay one day's full wages and is fined $100-$500 per offense (R.S. 23:965).