New Jersey Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)

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Short answer: $5/day (N.J.S.A. 22A:1-1.1). One bill summary describes an extra $35/day for days beyond the first 3 (about $40 total), but this was not confirmed in statute. Must your employer pay you? No Updated

How sure is this? We could not fully confirm New Jersey's current rules from an official source. January 2026 bills (S121, A717, A1133) would set $40/day from day 1; all are in committee and none were enacted as of research. The day-4+ supplement is unconfirmed. Check your summons or call your county jury office before relying on it.

Juror pay$5/day (N.J.S.A. 22A:1-1.1). One bill summary describes an extra $35/day for days beyond the first 3 (about $40 total), but this was not confirmed in statute.
Must employers pay you?No
Job protectionEmployers may not penalize jurors (N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17). (unconfirmed)
Age exemption75+ may request excusal. (unconfirmed)
Length of serviceOne day or one trial. (unconfirmed)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does jury duty pay in New Jersey?

$5/day (N.J.S.A. 22A:1-1.1). One bill summary describes an extra $35/day for days beyond the first 3 (about $40 total), but this was not confirmed in statute.

Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in New Jersey?

No

Can I be fired for jury duty in New Jersey?

Employers may not penalize jurors (N.J.S.A. 2B:20-17). (unconfirmed)

Is there an age limit for jury duty in New Jersey?

75+ may request excusal. (unconfirmed)