Understand Compensation, Rights & Financial Relief
At Rideout Law Group, we know that receiving a jury summons in Arizona can raise serious questions—especially about time off work and lost wages. If you’re wondering how much Arizona pays for jury duty, what your rights are as an employee, or whether you qualify for financial relief, you’re in the right place.
This guide covers jury pay rates, county-specific reimbursements, and the Arizona Financial Hardship Program—with details specific to Maricopa County (Scottsdale) and Mohave County (Lake Havasu).
🔹 Arizona Jury Duty Pay (2025 Rates)
Statewide Standard Jury Pay
- $12 per day (statutory base rate)
- Mileage reimbursement may be available (varies by county)
- Payment issued after jury service concludes
Maricopa County (Scottsdale / Phoenix)
- $12/day standard rate
- $0.62 per mile mileage reimbursement
Mohave County (Lake Havasu / Kingman / Bullhead City)
- $12/day
- Mileage based on distance to courthouse
🔹 Arizona’s Jury Financial Hardship Program
If jury service would cause you to lose wages and experience financial strain, Arizona offers relief through its Financial Hardship Program (FHP).
You may qualify for up to $300 per day, beginning on the fourth day of service, if:
- You’re selected and seated on a jury
- Your employer will not compensate you
- You can prove financial hardship
Participating Counties:
- Maricopa County (Scottsdale, Phoenix)
- Mohave County (Lake Havasu City, Kingman)
To apply, you’ll need:
- A completed financial affidavit
- Proof of lost income or denied wages
🔹 Are Arizona Employers Required to Pay for Jury Duty?
❌ No, Employers Are Not Legally Required to Pay
Arizona law does not mandate employer-paid jury leave.
✅ But, Employers Must Allow You Time Off
It’s illegal for an employer to:
- Fire or discipline you for jury duty
- Require you to use vacation or sick leave
You are legally protected when answering a jury summons.
🔹 Facing Jury Duty Hardship? Your Options
- Postponement
Request a one-time delay from the court. - Hardship Excusal
Ask to be excused if jury service causes financial, medical, or caregiving hardship. - Hardship Compensation
Apply for Arizona’s Financial Hardship Program if you’re losing income.
🔹 How and When Do You Get Paid?
- Payment Method: Check or direct deposit (county-dependent)
- Timing: 2–6 weeks after service ends
- No application needed for standard jury pay
- Hardship pay requires separate application and approval
🔹 Jury Duty and Legal Cases in Arizona
At Rideout Law Group, we handle jury trial cases daily, including:
- Criminal defense jury trials in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Lake Havasu
- DUI cases in Maricopa and Mohave counties
- Civil litigation with jury findings
- Personal injury cases in Arizona courts
📍 Contact Rideout Law Group – Local Trial Attorneys in Arizona
Whether you’re concerned about jury duty or involved in a case requiring a jury trial, our experienced legal team is here to guide you.
Scottsdale Office
11111 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 225
📞 (480) 584-3328
Lake Havasu Office
2800 Sweetwater Ave, Suite A104
📞 (928) 854-8181
This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. For legal guidance specific to your situation, please contact a licensed attorney at Rideout Law Group.