Rhode Island Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Sourced · some details unconfirmed
Short answer: $25/day since July 1, 2022 (up from $15) Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $25/day since July 1, 2022 (up from $15) |
|---|---|
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-9-28). (unconfirmed) |
Note: 2026 bills S2141/H7583 would raise pay to $50/day; no enactment confirmed.
Law
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-29-5
Sources
- codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-9-courts-and-civil-procedure-procedure-generally/ri-gen-laws-se
- webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7583.htm
- www.rilegislature.gov/senators/SenateComDocs/2026%20Judiciary/S2141%20Senator%20Zurier%202
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Rhode Island?
$25/day since July 1, 2022 (up from $15)
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Rhode Island?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Rhode Island?
Employers may not penalize jurors (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-9-28). (unconfirmed)