Jury Pay by State

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Jury duty pay in Michigan

$25a day to start$40a day later on

Set by the county board. At least $25 the first day and $40 each later day, or $30 and $45 when the state reimbursement fund has enough money1

Figures are statutory minimums. Counties may pay more. Half days are paid at half the rate.

Your rights as a juror

Mileage
Set by the county board at not less than 20 cents a mile since April 1, 20181
Job protection
Threatening, disciplining or firing an employee for jury service is a misdemeanor and contempt. Employers may not require extra hours beyond the usual workday2
Which minimums apply depends on the state juror fund balance. Check with the court for the current rate.
Many counties pay more than the state minimum, and your summons usually says what you will be paid. If something here is not covered, your summons or the court clerk can tell you.

Sources

  1. MCL 600.1344 Juror compensation, Michigan Legislature, checked 1 November 2026
  2. MCL 600.1348, Michigan Legislature, checked 1 November 2026

Checked 1 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a copy of the law we used because the official site could not be read.