How much do I get paid for jury service?

Per Pennsylvania law, jurors are paid $9.00 per day for the first three days of jury service and $25.00 per day for every day thereafter. PA law also requires payment of mileage at the rate of 17 cents per mile. Mileage is calculated by using a zip code table from the Chester County Justice Center to the center of the zip code listed in the mailing address of the juror.

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1. How do I get to the Jury Assembly Room?
2. Who may be called to serve as a juror?
3. Why have some people never been called for jury service and I’ve been called more than once?
4. Will I be automatically exempt from jury service if I am a doctor, lawyer, dentist or school teacher?
5. How long will I have to serve?
6. What can I expect when reporting for jury service?
7. What time will I arrive and leave?
8. What is the phone call-in procedure?
9. How much do I get paid for jury service?
10. Is my employer required to pay me while I am serving on jury service?
11. What happens if I ignore a jury summons or fail to report for jury service?
12. Is there an exemption due to my age?
13. Why do I have to wait until the night before to find out if I have to report?
14. What should I do if being a juror at that time would create a hardship for me?
15. Where do I park when I report for jury service?
16. What if I have an emergency on the day that I am to report?
17. What is the dress code for jury service?
18. Will I have to go through any security measures when I enter the Justice Center?
19. Do you provide childcare while serving as a juror?
20. What should I bring when I report?
21. What happens if there is inclement weather on the day I am required to report?
22. Who are the people in the courtroom?
23. How many jurors are called to jury service each day?