through the eJuror online application at www.occourts.org/ejuror, no later than five days prior to the
service date, or in writing. Please change your residence information with the Department of Motor
Vehicles and Orange County Registrar of Voters so you will no longer be summoned for jury service in
Orange County.
Q: Do I have to perform jury service if I’m over 70 years of age?
A: There is no age exemption for jury service. If you are 70 years of age or older, the California Rules of
Court allow you to be excused due to a medical condition without a doctor’s note. You must inform the
court that you are not able to serve. Requests to be excused must be in writing and submitted to the
Office of the Jury Commissioner prior to the prospective juror's service date. You may also submit a
request for an excuse through the eJuror online application at www.occourts.org/ejuror , no later than
five days prior to the service date.
Q: Will I be paid for jury service?
A: Starting with the second day of service, jurors are paid $15.00 per day and 34 cents for each mile
traveled, roundtrip. Mileage is computed by an automated system based on your zip code. The system
computes the straight-line distance from your home to the court to which you have been summoned.
Jurors employed by a federal, state, local government entity, school district, Regents of the University of
California, public authority or by any public entity as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section
481.200 who receive regular compensation and benefits while performing jury service, are not paid
juror fees.
Q: Does the Court reimburse for public transportation?
A: Per California Code of Civil Procedure Sec. 215(d)(2), jurors may request to receive reimbursement of
up to $12.00 (daily maximum) for the cost of public transit incurred. Public transit includes buses,
subways, light rail, commuter rails, trolleys, and ferries. Rideshare services such as Uber, Lyft and taxis
are not eligible. Jurors who choose this option will no longer be eligible to receive payment for mileage
and, if applicable, validation to cover parking fees.
To request reimbursement, please speak with a Jury Clerk on your first day of jury service.
Q: How soon will I receive my jury payment after I’ve completed my jury service?
A: Jurors generally will receive their payment checks 5 to 21 days after they complete their service.
Depending on dates of jury service, you could receive more than one check for total payment of all your
jury service dates.
Q: Does my employer have to pay me while I perform my jury service?
A: Employers are not required by law to compensate employees during their jury service. Once you