Michigan Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: Set by each county board, subject to statutory minimums. Per the 2017 PA 51 text: at least $25 for the first full day ($12.50 per half day) and at least $40 per later full day ($20 per half day). Higher tiers may apply when the state juror compensation fund has sufficient money. Must your employer pay you? No Updated
How sure is this? We could not fully confirm Michigan's current rules from an official source. Sources conflict: one LegiScan summary lists $30/$45 tiers, which may be the 'sufficient funds' tier. The legislature.mi.gov server was unreachable during research. Amounts are minimums, and many counties pay more. Check your summons or call your county jury office before relying on it.
| Juror pay | Set by each county board, subject to statutory minimums. Per the 2017 PA 51 text: at least $25 for the first full day ($12.50 per half day) and at least $40 per later full day ($20 per half day). Higher tiers may apply when the state juror compensation fund has sufficient money. |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | At least $0.20/mile since April 1, 2018 (county-set) |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors (MCL 600.1348). (unconfirmed) |
| Age exemption | 70+ may claim exemption (MCL 600.1307a). (unconfirmed) |
| How often you can be called | May claim exemption if served within the prior 12 months (MCL 600.1307a). (unconfirmed) |
Law
- MCL 600.1344
- 2017 PA 51
Sources
- capitol.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/publicact/htm/2017-PA-0051.htm
- law.justia.com/codes/michigan/2018/chapter-600/statute-act-236-of-1961/division-236-1961-1
- legiscan.com/MI/text/HB4209/2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Michigan?
Set by each county board, subject to statutory minimums. Per the 2017 PA 51 text: at least $25 for the first full day ($12.50 per half day) and at least $40 per later full day ($20 per half day). Higher tiers may apply when the state juror compensation fund has sufficient money.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Michigan?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Michigan?
Employers may not penalize jurors (MCL 600.1348). (unconfirmed)
Is there an age limit for jury duty in Michigan?
70+ may claim exemption (MCL 600.1307a). (unconfirmed)