Nebraska Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: $35/day plus mileage, paid by the county; statewide rate Must your employer pay you? Effectively yes: an employee who gives reasonable notice may not lose pay, sick leave or vacation, but the employer may deduct the juror fee (excluding expenses) Updated
| Juror pay | $35/day plus mileage, paid by the county; statewide rate |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | State rate under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-1176 |
| Must employers pay you? | Effectively yes: an employee who gives reasonable notice may not lose pay, sick leave or vacation, but the employer may deduct the juror fee (excluding expenses) |
| Job protection | Employers may not fire or penalize an employee who gives reasonable notice. Night- and swing-shift workers may ask to be excused from the shift tied to a service day (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1674, formerly § 25-1640). |
Note: The employer-protection statute was renumbered from 25-1640 to 25-1674 in 2020; court forms still cite 25-1640.
Law
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-138
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1674
Sources
- law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/2017/chapter-33/statute-33-138/
- supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/DC-8-3.pdf
- law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/2021/chapter-25/statute-25-1674/?current=1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Nebraska?
$35/day plus mileage, paid by the county; statewide rate
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Nebraska?
Effectively yes: an employee who gives reasonable notice may not lose pay, sick leave or vacation, but the employer may deduct the juror fee (excluding expenses)
Can I be fired for jury duty in Nebraska?
Employers may not fire or penalize an employee who gives reasonable notice. Night- and swing-shift workers may ask to be excused from the shift tied to a service day (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1674, formerly § 25-1640).