Maine Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Sourced · some details unconfirmed
Short answer: $15/day of required attendance, statewide Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $15/day of required attendance, statewide |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | Home to courthouse and back at the rate set in 5 MRSA § 8 (amount not confirmed) |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors (14 MRSA § 1218). (unconfirmed) |
Note: The official Revisor text (extracted Oct 2026) still shows $15/day. Bills proposing $40 or $50 were not enacted.
Law
- 14 MRSA § 1215
- 14 MRSA § 1218
Sources
- legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec1215.html
- legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/HP001001.asp
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Maine?
$15/day of required attendance, statewide
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Maine?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Maine?
Employers may not penalize jurors (14 MRSA § 1218). (unconfirmed)