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5.31.2020 • Leading Lawyers • 9 Leading Lawyer Listings Does my employer have to pay me if I serve on jury duty? Neither Arkansas state law nor federal law requires a non-government employer to pay wages to an employee while an employee is on jury duty. Although not required to do so, many employers will pay employees while on jury duty. Does the court have to pay me if I serve on jury duty? Arkansas Jurors: Upon being summoned to the courthouse and answering the roll, you are entitled to receive a fee even if you are not selected to serve on the jury. If you are seated, you will receive an amount not to exceed $20 per day of service. You may also be reimbursed for mileage to the courthouse. e exact amount of payment is determined in part by the quorum court of the county and the practice of the judge which may include combining a flat sum for mileage with your fee. Federal Jurors: Federal jurors are paid $40 per day of service. While the majority of jury trials last less than a week, jurors can receive up to $50 per day aer serving 30 days on a trial (employees of the federal government are paid their regular salary in lieu of this fee). Jurors are reimbursed for reasonable transportation expenses and parking fees. Jurors also receive a minimal allowance covering their meals and lodging if they are required to stay overnight. Can you lose your job or your pay when you serve on a jury? You may not be discharged from employment or receive any other form of penalty on account of absence from employment by reason of jury duty. Under Arkansas state law, any person violating these provisions shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. If you have trouble taking off work for jury duty, you should contact the judge. Courtesy: Arkansas Bar Association Areas of Focus: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate, Business Litigation, Real Estate Kelley Law Firm 303 West Walnut Rogers, AR 72756 Phone: 479-636-1051 kelley-law.net firm@kelley-law.net Three Generations Serving NWA Since 1968 Kelley law Firm Areas of Focus: Estate Planning, Probate and Corporate/Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Kelsey Bardwell Kelsey Bardwell 600 W. Central Ave. Harrison, AR 72601 office@arkansaslawpartners.com www.arkansaslawypartners.com 870-741-3633 Education: UofA - Fayetteville Areas of Focus: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Real Estate, Business, Contracts, Mediation The Law Office 122 S. Main Street Bentonville, AR 72712 Phone: 479-271-0054 lisa@arkansasatty.com Education: University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville Lisa Kelley-Gibbs Areas of focus: Bankruptcy Erin E. Willis 607 Main St. Pineville, MO 64856 Phone: 417-223-2890 Education: University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville Missouri State University Erin E. Willis