Oklahoma Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
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Short answer: $50/day plus mileage (since Nov 1, 2023, under HB 1024; previously $20) Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $50/day plus mileage (since Nov 1, 2023, under HB 1024; previously $20) |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | Under the State Travel Reimbursement Act |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employees who give reasonable notice may not be fired or penalized; violations are a misdemeanor, reportedly up to $5,000. Employees of employers with 5 or fewer workers can get automatic postponement if a coworker is summoned for the same period (38 O.S. § 34). |
| Age exemption | Persons over 70 cannot be compelled to serve (38 O.S. § 28) |
Note: Recent change: $20 to $50 in 2023 (passed in special session). The penalty amount comes from a secondary source.
Law
- 28 O.S. § 86
- 38 O.S. § 28
- 38 O.S. § 34
Sources
- www.kosu.org/news/2023-05-31/oklahoma-could-soon-be-tied-for-highest-juror-pay-in-nation
- law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2021/title-28/section-28-86/
- app.legiplex.com/ok/legislature/2023/2023-1/bills/hb1024/drafts-compare
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Oklahoma?
$50/day plus mileage (since Nov 1, 2023, under HB 1024; previously $20)
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Oklahoma?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Oklahoma?
Employees who give reasonable notice may not be fired or penalized; violations are a misdemeanor, reportedly up to $5,000. Employees of employers with 5 or fewer workers can get automatic postponement if a coworker is summoned for the same period (38 O.S. § 34).
Is there an age limit for jury duty in Oklahoma?
Persons over 70 cannot be compelled to serve (38 O.S. § 28)