⚡ Lehigh Jury Duty — Quick Facts
✅ Quick Summary: Heading to Allentown for your civic duty? Lehigh County compensates jurors at $9/day. We cover everything from the confusing downtown parking situation to whether your boss has to pay you.
Lehigh County Pay Rates
If you've received a summons in the mail from Lehigh County, you'll be reporting to the courthouse in Allentown. Your pay is determined by Pennsylvania state law.
You will receive $9.00 per day for the first three days of jury duty. If you are seated for a trial that extends to a fourth day, your pay jumps to $25.00 daily. You are also entitled to a travel reimbursement of $0.17 per mile, calculated from your home zip code to Allentown.
Parking Near the Allentown Courthouse
Downtown Allentown has been revitalized, which means it's busy and parking is at a premium. The court has a system to ensure jurors don't have to pay high garage fees.
- Parking Vouchers: Jurors are usually instructed to park in specific municipal garages (such as the Community Deck). The jury staff will give you a voucher or validate your ticket to cover the cost.
- Do Not Park on the Street: Street meters have strict time limits. You will be stuck in a courtroom and unable to feed the meter, virtually guaranteeing a parking ticket.
Will My Employer Pay Me?
In Lehigh County, your job is safe while you serve. State law prohibits employers from firing or disciplining you. However, the law does not require them to pay your wages. If you work a job that doesn't offer paid jury leave, serving on a jury can result in lost income. If this loss is devastating to your finances, you can submit a hardship excuse request to the court.