Quick Summary: Complete guide to jury duty mileage reimbursement rates by state in 2025. From $0.07/mile in Ohio to $2.00/mile in DC. Learn how to claim every mile.
What Is Jury Duty Mileage Reimbursement?
Most courts reimburse jurors for the cost of traveling to the courthouse. Reimbursement is calculated per mile driven, based on the straight-line or most direct route from your home address to the courthouse. Some courts calculate one-way distance only; others reimburse round-trip.
Federal Court Mileage Rate 2025
Federal courts reimburse at the current IRS standard mileage rate — $0.67 per mile in 2024. The IRS announces a new rate annually (usually in January). Federal courts often also reimburse parking fees and, in some cases, public transit costs.
Highest Mileage Rates by State
Washington DC leads with $2.00/mile. Utah follows at $1.00/mile. Kansas pays $0.47/mile. Federal courts use the IRS rate ($0.67/mile). Most states fall in the $0.17–$0.34/mile range.
States With No Mileage Reimbursement
Illinois, South Carolina, and several other states provide zero mileage reimbursement. If you live in one of these states, the court only pays the daily stipend — no travel compensation.
How to Claim Your Mileage
Step 1: Track your mileage each day from home to courthouse (one-way or round-trip depending on your court). Step 2: Use Google Maps or a mileage app to document the distance. Step 3: Complete the mileage log provided by the clerk's office. Step 4: Submit at the end of each week or at the conclusion of your service. Step 5: Keep copies for tax records.
Parking and Other Travel Costs
Many federal and state courts reimburse parking separately. Bring all parking receipts. Some courts provide validated parking. Public transit costs are reimbursed by some courts but not all — ask the clerk's office on your first day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Track your daily mileage to the courthouse, complete the mileage log from the clerk's office, and submit it at the end of your service. Keep a copy for your tax records.
No. Mileage reimbursement is a reimbursement for actual expenses, not income. It is not taxable and does not need to be reported on your tax return.
Courts use official records (your home address from voter registration or DMV records) to calculate distance. Minor discrepancies are common. Bring a printout from Google Maps if you believe the court's calculation is wrong.
Yes, in most federal courts and many state courts. Save all parking receipts and submit them with your attendance records.
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