Beginning October 1, 2025, jurors selected for criminal or civil trials in Ontario will be compensated $120/day, by the Ontario Government, starting from Day 1 of service on all sitting days (including weekends and sequestered days if serving). Previous to this date, whether you were compensated for jury duty depended on the amount of time you served as a juror.

Compensation applies only to jurors not receiving income from their employer during jury duty.

The court is normally in session from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily, and jurors are permitted to go home at night. If you are required to stay late or overnight, accommodation and meals will usually be provided. As well, a travel allowance is paid for jurors who live more than 40 kms from the courthouse and who live outside city limits. Such individuals will be paid a daily travel expense once they begin serving as a juror.

For more information on jury duty in Ontario, visit ontario.ca

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