Juror Information  Frequently Asked Questions      How was I
chosen?  Your name was chosen at random from driver's license
and voter registration lists.  How frequently might I have to
serve?  You cannot be required to attend court for more than one
day, except as necessary to complete service in a trial. You
cannot be required to serve on, or report for, more than one
jury trial in a two-year period. After that, whether or not you
are called again depends on if your name is randomly selected.
What if my boss doesn't want me to serve?  The law makes it
clear that you must be excused from your job for jury service.
You cannot be fired, demoted, or disciplined in any way for
performing this public duty. Your employer faces civil and
criminal penalties for violations. (Utah Code Section 78B-1-116)
Will I be paid for jury service?  You will be paid $18.50 for
the first day of service and $49 for each subsequent day of
service. Some employers are willing to pay their workers at the
normal rate during jury servic