Virginia Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Checked against statute / official court source
Short answer: $50/day statewide (raised from $30 by 2023 Acts chs. 232 and 233) Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $50/day statewide (raised from $30 by 2023 Acts chs. 232 and 233) |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | Covered by the daily allowance; the court may direct other necessary costs |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors or require use of leave; restrictions apply on shifts adjacent to service of 4+ hours (Va. Code § 18.2-465.1). (unconfirmed) |
| Age exemption | 70+ may request exemption (Va. Code § 8.01-341.1). (unconfirmed) |
Note: The official Code of Virginia shows $50/day. The VACo article suggests the increase may have been phased in.
Law
- Va. Code § 17.1-618
- Va. Code § 18.2-465.1
Sources
- law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title17.1/chapter6/section17.1-618/
- www.vaco.org/capitol-contact/jury-duty-compensation-increase-passes-with-more-incremental-
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Virginia?
$50/day statewide (raised from $30 by 2023 Acts chs. 232 and 233)
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Virginia?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Virginia?
Employers may not penalize jurors or require use of leave; restrictions apply on shifts adjacent to service of 4+ hours (Va. Code § 18.2-465.1). (unconfirmed)
Is there an age limit for jury duty in Virginia?
70+ may request exemption (Va. Code § 8.01-341.1). (unconfirmed)