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In reply to the discussion: I've never served on a jury. Have you? [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)35. Here in Maryland it's $50 per day for the US District Court.
Even then, it's still just a small token of gratitude.
https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/juror-pay-and-reimbursement
Juror Pay and Reimbursement
Juror Pay
Federal jurors are paid $50 a day. While the majority of jury trials last less than a week, jurors can receive up to $60 a day after serving 10 days on a trial, and grand jurors can receive up to $60 a day after serving 45 days on a grand jury. Employees of the federal government are paid their regular salary in lieu of this fee.
Your employer may continue your salary during all or part of your jury service, but federal law does not require an employer to do so. Nonetheless, the Jury Act forbids any employer from firing, intimidating, or coercing any permanent employee because of their federal jury service. You should check whether your company or employer has a policy for employees serving on jury duty.
Juror Reimbursement
Jurors also are reimbursed for reasonable transportation expenses and parking fees. Jurors also receive a subsistence allowance covering their meals and lodging if they are required to stay overnight. Jurors should bring their completed Juror Reimbursement Forms to the Clerk's Office or mail them to
Jury and Naturalization Services
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
101 W. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Juror Pay
Federal jurors are paid $50 a day. While the majority of jury trials last less than a week, jurors can receive up to $60 a day after serving 10 days on a trial, and grand jurors can receive up to $60 a day after serving 45 days on a grand jury. Employees of the federal government are paid their regular salary in lieu of this fee.
Your employer may continue your salary during all or part of your jury service, but federal law does not require an employer to do so. Nonetheless, the Jury Act forbids any employer from firing, intimidating, or coercing any permanent employee because of their federal jury service. You should check whether your company or employer has a policy for employees serving on jury duty.
Juror Reimbursement
Jurors also are reimbursed for reasonable transportation expenses and parking fees. Jurors also receive a subsistence allowance covering their meals and lodging if they are required to stay overnight. Jurors should bring their completed Juror Reimbursement Forms to the Clerk's Office or mail them to
Jury and Naturalization Services
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
101 W. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Summoned many times over the years. All but once sent home without being called up. Selected
chia
Aug 2021
#5
I always get excluded before or at voir dire.. some professional occupations and backgrounds
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#7
Was called several times ages ago... same ole, same ole... married to a lawyer. NEXT!
secondwind
Aug 2021
#10
Never called. Was once the main prosecuton witness in a serious hit and run. After
niyad
Aug 2021
#13
yes, early 2017, LA criminal case (started at the Airport Courthouse, was sent to Santa Monica)
Celerity
Aug 2021
#17
Here in MD, if you serve (or even if you spend all day not being called)...
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#42
Been summoned twice. First time , the case never went to trial so jury was dismissed.
JoanofArgh
Aug 2021
#40