Getting called down to the St. Louis County Courthouse in Clayton usually brings a mix of civic pride and financial anxiety. Here is exactly what Missouri pays its jurors.
If you're serving in St. Louis County, the pay rate is determined by the state of Missouri. You will receive $18 per day for your service. In addition to this daily rate, the county provides a standard mileage reimbursement of 17 cents per mile from your home address to the courthouse.
Anyone familiar with Clayton knows that parking can be a massive headache. The court provides a parking pass or validates parking for the primary county garage. Be sure to bring your parking ticket inside with you! If you park at a private meter, you are on your own, and a parking ticket will quickly wipe out your $18.
If you are worried about your paycheck, Missouri law offers some protections, but not a full guarantee. Employers are absolutely prohibited from firing or threatening you for serving. However, private employers are not required to pay your regular wages. If you are salaried, you might be protected under FLSA, but hourly workers will likely lose out unless the company volunteers to pay.
St. Louis County pays $18 a day plus minimal mileage. Always use the validated county garage in Clayton to avoid losing money on parking.