Oregon Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
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Short answer: Circuit court: $10/day for the first 2 days, $25/day after. Other courts: $10/day. A juror whose employer pays wages generally must waive the fee. Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | Circuit court: $10/day for the first 2 days, $25/day after. Other courts: $10/day. A juror whose employer pays wages generally must waive the fee. |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | $0.20/mile |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not discharge, intimidate or coerce jurors or require them to use leave; employers must allow unpaid leave (ORS 10.090). |
Note: A 2025 legislative document confirms the $10/$25 rates. 2023 HB 2224 ($50/$60) did not pass.
Law
- ORS 10.061
- ORS 10.065
- ORS 10.090
Sources
- www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/benton/jury/Documents/JuryFAQ.pdf
- apps.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296214
- www.courts.oregon.gov/programs/jurytaskforce/Shared%20Documents/Oregon%20Juror%20Compensat
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Oregon?
Circuit court: $10/day for the first 2 days, $25/day after. Other courts: $10/day. A juror whose employer pays wages generally must waive the fee.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Oregon?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Oregon?
Employers may not discharge, intimidate or coerce jurors or require them to use leave; employers must allow unpaid leave (ORS 10.090).