After the Trial
Daycare Reimbursement
Jurors who are normally caring for their children or a disabled family member during the day can be reimbursed for daycare expenses up to $50.00 per day in addition to other fees paid. Details and forms are available when you report for jury duty.
Under the State of Minnesota guidelines, there are two levels of daycare reimbursement:
- Licensed daycare: Actual expenses, not to exceed $50.00 per day of service per family. Receipts for actual expenses must be submitted with the claim.
- Non-Licensed Daycare: Actual expenses up to $5.00 per hour, not to exceed $40.00 per day of service per family. The daycare provider must sign the claim.
Service Work Certificate
You can get a verification of service to provide to your employer, called a Service Work Certificate. A Service Work Certificate for your jury service is available from the county’s jury office where you reported for jury service. You also may print a copy from the Juror Qualification Questionnaire System. You will need your juror identification number and date of birth to login.
Tax Information
The $20.00 per diem must be reported as income for tax purposes. You must keep a record of the amounts you receive as no tax has been withheld and no W-2 forms are furnished. Only jurors who receive $600.00 or more in juror compensation will be furnished with 1099 forms by the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget.
Mental Health Therapy
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has partnered with BetterHelp to provide up to four free therapy sessions to all jurors who participated in voir dire. To check if you qualify go to our BetterHelp landing page.
Disclaimer: Using BetterHelp’s services is entirely voluntary. Jurors who choose to use these services and to provide their personal information to BetterHelp do so at their own risk.
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