Minnesota Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
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Short answer: $20/day statewide, unchanged since July 2016 Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $20/day statewide, unchanged since July 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | $0.54/mile round trip |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers must release employees for jury service and may not fire, penalize or threaten them. Violation is criminal contempt; the employee can recover up to 6 weeks' wages plus attorney fees (Minn. Stat. § 593.50). |
Note: Rates are set by the Judicial Council. A 2023 Axios article discussed a possible increase; no change was found. Job-protection details come from secondary summaries.
Law
- Minn. Stat. § 593.48
- Minn. Stat. § 593.50
- Minn. Judicial Council Policy 509
Sources
- mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/Judicial_Council_Library/Policies/500/509-Jury-Management.p
- www.mprnews.org/story/2016/06/30/juror-pay-raise
- www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/11/15/minnesota-jury-compensation-increase-per-diem
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Minnesota?
$20/day statewide, unchanged since July 2016
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Minnesota?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Minnesota?
Employers must release employees for jury service and may not fire, penalize or threaten them. Violation is criminal contempt; the employee can recover up to 6 weeks' wages plus attorney fees (Minn. Stat. § 593.50).