Nevada Jury Duty Laws: $65 Pay, Exemptions and Employer Rules

Nevada sets the rules for state-court jury service in chapter 6 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, starting with the qualifications in NRS 6.010. Jurors are paid $65 a day once they are sworn in or after the second day of jury selection (NRS 6.150).

Your employer cannot fire you for jury service, make you use sick leave or vacation for it, or schedule you right before or after a court day (NRS 6.190). People 70 or older are exempt if they ask, but the exemption is not automatic (NRS 6.020).

Information last verified on October 6, 2026. This article has not been reviewed by a licensed lawyer.

Jurisdiction scope: This page covers jury service in Nevada state courts (district, justice and municipal courts). A summons from the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada follows federal law, summarized on our jury duty laws by state hub.

Do you have to go? The short answer

Yes, unless you are not qualified, you claim one of the exemptions in NRS 6.020, or the court excuses you. Each district court runs its own jury system: the Nevada Judiciary's statewide page says "Individuals called to jury service can find specific information at the District Courts" (Nevada Judiciary, Jury Service).

Read your summons and any questionnaire that came with it, and raise an exemption or excuse there or with the jury office before your report date. To see which category might fit your situation, try our jury duty exemption checker.

Who can serve on a jury in Nevada

Under NRS 6.010, "every qualified elector of the State, whether registered or not, who has sufficient knowledge of the English language, and who has not been convicted of treason, a felony, or other infamous crime, and who is not rendered incapable by reason of physical or mental infirmity, is a qualified juror of the county in which the person resides."

You do not have to be registered to vote. "Qualified elector" brings in the constitutional voter requirements of U.S. citizenship and age 18 or older (Nev. Const. art. 2, sec. 1). The Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County sums up its requirements as being 18 or older, a U.S. citizen, a Clark County resident, without a felony conviction unless your civil rights have been restored, and able to understand English (Eighth Judicial District Court, Jury Services).

Felony convictions and restoration of rights

NRS 6.010 says a person convicted of a felony "is not a qualified juror of the county in which the person resides until the person's civil right to serve as a juror has been restored" under one of several statutes. The routes work like this:

Each route comes with an official document, and a court can issue a free replacement order if it is lost (NRS 213.155(3), 213.157(3), 176A.850(7), 179.285(3), 213.090(4)). See NRS 213.155 and 213.157, NRS 176A.850 and NRS 179.285. If you have a felony record and a summons, tell the jury office which kind of case you could sit on, or ask a Nevada lawyer whether your rights have been restored.

Exemptions, excuses and postponements in Nevada

Nevada separates exemptions (NRS 6.020), which you claim with proof, from excuses (NRS 6.030), which the court grants. NRS 6.020 says the listed persons, "and no others, are exempt," and each must give "satisfactory proof, made by affidavit or otherwise."

Exemptions are not automatic. The Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County tells jurors: "You must state on your questionnaire if you wish to exercise an exemption; they are not automatic" (Second Judicial District Court, Jury).

Age: the 70-and-over exemption

Under NRS 6.020(2), "All persons of the age of 70 years or over are exempt from serving as grand or trial jurors." When the court is satisfied, by affidavit or otherwise, that a juror is over 70, "the court shall order the juror excused from all service as a grand or trial juror, if the juror so desires."

Two points matter. You must ask, and once the court excuses you on this ground the order covers all grand and trial jury service, not just one summons. (The statute's first sentence says "70 years or over" and its second says "over the age of 70"; if you are exactly 70, raise it with the jury office.)

A separate rule helps rural residents: a person 65 or older who lives 65 miles or more from the court is exempt if they wish (NRS 6.020(3)). In counties of 700,000 or more, anyone living 65 miles or more from the justice court is exempt from trial jury service in that court on the same request basis (NRS 67.050).

Hardship, illness and caregiving

Under NRS 6.030, the court "may at any time temporarily excuse any juror" for sickness or physical disability, serious illness or death of an immediate family member, undue hardship or extreme inconvenience, or public necessity. The word "may" means the court decides, and the statute does not define undue hardship.

A temporary excuse is a delay, not a release: "A person temporarily excused shall appear for jury service as the court may direct." The same section lets the court temporarily excuse a primary caregiver who provides proof that the person they care for has a documented medical condition requiring another person's help at all times.

Permanent disability is different. The court "shall permanently excuse" a person who cannot give satisfactory service because of a permanent physical or mental disability, and it may require a certificate from a physician or advanced practice registered nurse.

Military service members

Neither NRS 6.020 nor Nevada's state militia chapter (NRS chapter 412) exempts National Guard members from jury service. If Guard training or orders conflict with your date, ask the court for a temporary excuse under NRS 6.030 or reschedule with the jury office.

Federal law separately says an active-duty member of the armed forces may not be required to serve on a state or local jury if the member's branch Secretary determines that service would unreasonably interfere with military duties or adversely affect unit readiness, and that determination is conclusive (10 U.S.C. § 982). Ask your command about it if that applies to you.

Postponing your service

Nevada's jury chapters (NRS chapters 6 and 67) set no statewide postponement rule, so each court sets its own process. In Clark County, the Eighth Judicial District Court says: "If you are unable to report for jury service on your reporting date, please contact the Jury Services office at (725) 215-1011 during business hours at least 5 business days in advance." The court also offers online rescheduling through its eJuror system at ejuror.clarkcountycourts.us. In other counties, follow the instructions on your summons.

How much does jury duty pay in Nevada?

Under NRS 6.150, grand and trial jurors in district and justice court, and trial jurors in municipal court, are entitled to "a fee of $65 for each day after the second day of jury selection that the person is in attendance," and "a fee of $65 a day as compensation for each day of service" once actually sworn and serving.

The $65 rate took effect January 1, 2024, under SB 222 (2023). Clark County describes it as "a fee of $65 for each day after the second day of jury selection, or upon being sworn in as a juror, whichever comes first." Washoe County says it pays only jurors selected to serve and mails checks 4 to 6 weeks after service. The statute also pays unsworn jurors who attend after the second day of selection, so ask your court if your attendance ran that long.

Counties may also let jurors give up their fee and donate it to a local child-welfare agency (NRS 6.155). NRS 6.150 does not reduce the fee for jurors whose employer pays their wages.

Nevada employer rules for jury duty

Your job is protected

Under NRS 6.190(1), an employer, or an employee, agent or officer with power to fire or recommend firing, who "deprives the juror or person summoned of his or her employment, as a consequence of the person's service as a juror or prospective juror, or who asserts to the juror or person summoned that his or her service as a juror or prospective juror will result in termination of his or her employment, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor."

The protection starts when you receive the summons, not when you are seated. The section states no minimum employer size and no full-time requirement. Anyone who "dissuades or attempts to dissuade" a summoned person from serving commits a misdemeanor (NRS 6.190(5)).

Leave and shift rules

Once you are summoned, your employer may not, because of your jury service, "Require the person to use sick leave or vacation time" (NRS 6.190(3)). It also may not require you to work:

• within 8 hours before the time you are to appear for jury duty; or
• if your service lasted 4 hours or more that day, counting travel to and from court, between 5 p.m. that day and 3 a.m. the next day.

Violating these rules is a misdemeanor. Nothing in chapter 6 stops you from choosing to use paid leave yourself.

Notice to your employer

Each summons comes with a notice for your employer, and "The person summoned, if the person is employed, shall give the notice to his or her employer at least 3 days before the person is to appear for jury duty" (NRS 6.190(4)). Washoe County's summons tells jurors to give the top portion, marked "NOTICE TO EMPLOYER," to their workplace.

Does your employer have to pay you?

Nevada's jury statute does not require private employers to keep paying you while you serve; NRS 6.190 protects your job and your leave balances, not your wages. The Nevada Judiciary thanks employers who pay employees during jury service, but that is voluntary. State employees covered by the state personnel rules get civil leave with their regular pay for jury service during normal work hours, not charged to sick or annual leave, and may keep the juror fee (NAC 284.582). School district and local government employees should check their employer's policy or labor agreement.

If you are fired for jury service

"A person discharged from employment in violation of subsection 1 may commence a civil action against his or her employer and obtain" (NRS 6.190(2)):

• wages and benefits lost because of the violation;
• reinstatement without loss of position, seniority or benefits;
• damages equal to the lost wages and benefits;
• reasonable attorney's fees fixed by the court; and
• punitive or exemplary damages "in an amount not to exceed $50,000."

NRS 6.190 does not state a filing deadline. Nevada's general limitations statute allows 3 years for a liability created by statute but 2 years for an action on a statute for a penalty (NRS 11.190(3)(a), (4)(b)), and neither statute says which one applies to this claim, so talk to a Nevada employment lawyer well within 2 years. For how this rule fits with other limits on firing, see our page on Nevada at-will employment laws.

What happens if you miss jury duty in Nevada

Under NRS 6.040, a summoned person who fails to attend and serve "shall, unless excused by the court, be ordered by the court to appear and show cause for his or her failure to attend and serve as a juror. If the person fails to show cause, the person is in contempt and shall be fined not more than $500."

So the process starts with an order to explain yourself, and the fine follows only if you cannot show cause. The statute does not say whether paying the fine ends your obligation to serve. If you missed your date, contact the jury office right away.

How long jury duty lasts in Nevada

There is no single statewide term. Each court sets its own system:

Clark County's FAQ adds that after 18 months selection is random, and that you could still be summoned by federal court. Under state law, the jury commissioner may not select a person whose name was selected the previous year and who actually served, unless there are not enough other suitable jurors in the county or city (NRS 6.045).

How to respond to a Nevada jury summons

1. Read your summons and questionnaire for your court, report date, and response instructions.
2. Give the employer notice that came with the summons to your employer at least 3 days before you report (NRS 6.190(4)).
3. If you are 70 or older, or fall in another NRS 6.020 group, state on your questionnaire or tell the jury office that you claim the exemption, and be ready to give proof.
4. For illness, hardship or caregiving, ask the court for a temporary excuse and provide what it asks for (NRS 6.030).
5. To reschedule in Clark County, contact Jury Services at least 5 business days ahead or use eJuror. Treat your report date as firm until the court confirms its decision.

Watch for jury duty scam calls

On July 31, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court warned of a scam in which people receive a text saying they do not need to report, followed by a call from someone posing as law enforcement who demands money to clear a warrant for missing jury duty. The court says: "The Court or law enforcement will never call to demand payment for a warrant, including warrants related to jury duty," and "The Court will never solicit money by text, phone call, or email, nor request payment through prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, Apple Pay, or other specific methods" (Eighth Judicial District Court, Jury Duty Scam Alert).

The court urges residents to verify any suspicious message directly with Jury Services using publicly listed contact information. Our guide to government impersonation scams explains how these schemes work, and our page on Nevada scam and fraud laws covers where to report.

Disclaimer: This page is general legal information about Nevada state-court jury service, not legal advice. The court that summoned you decides every exemption and excuse request. Information verified October 6, 2026. For questions about your summons, contact the jury office listed on it; for an employment dispute, consult a lawyer licensed in Nevada.

Related pages

• Jury duty laws by state
• Nevada at-will employment laws
• Nevada court records
• Nevada scam and fraud laws
• California jury duty laws

Last updated: October 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does jury duty pay in Nevada?

Nevada jurors are entitled to $65 a day once sworn, and $65 for each day after the second day of jury selection that they attend (NRS 6.150). Mileage of 36.5 cents a mile is paid if you live 30 miles or more from the place of trial.

Can I get out of jury duty in Nevada if I am over 70?

Yes, if you ask. NRS 6.020(2) exempts people 70 or older, and on proof of age the court must excuse you from all grand and trial jury service if you wish. The exemption is not automatic, so claim it on your questionnaire or with the jury office.

Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Nevada?

Nevada's jury statute does not require private employers to pay you while you serve. Your employer also cannot make you use sick leave or vacation for jury service (NRS 6.190(3)). State employees covered by the state personnel rules get civil leave with their regular pay for jury service during normal work hours, not charged to sick or annual leave, and may keep the juror fee (NAC 284.582). School district and local government employees should check their employer's policy or labor agreement.

Can I be fired for jury duty in Nevada?

No. Firing a juror or summoned person because of jury service, or threatening to, is a gross misdemeanor under NRS 6.190, and a fired employee may sue for lost wages, reinstatement, attorney's fees and up to $50,000 in punitive damages.

Can my employer make me work before or after jury duty in Nevada?

Not within 8 hours before your report time. And if your service lasted 4 or more hours that day, counting travel, your employer cannot require you to work between 5 p.m. and 3 a.m. the next day (NRS 6.190(3)).

What happens if I miss jury duty in Nevada?

Unless the court excused you, it will order you to appear and show cause. If you cannot, you are in contempt and fined up to $500 (NRS 6.040).

Can a felon serve on a jury in Nevada?

Not until the right to serve is restored. After you finish a prison sentence or are discharged from parole or probation, the right to sit on a civil jury returns immediately and on a criminal jury six years later; a court order sealing your record or a full pardon restores it at once (NRS 213.155, 213.157, 176A.850, 179.285, 213.090).

How often can you be called for jury duty in Nevada?

It depends on the court. Clark County says you will not be called again for at least 18 months after you serve, and Washoe County releases jurors for two years after they complete service.