Statutory fees
Jurors are entitled to be paid fees according to the Juries Regulations.
An attendance fee is paid for the days of jury service attendance when a juror would not normally receive an income on those days. The attendance fee is paid when the personal bank and employment details have been recorded.
If a person loses an income as a result of a day or part-day of jury service the summoning officer may upon an application by the employer or the self-employed person, pay a fee for the day that equals the loss.
However, in line with the Jury Regulations 2008 claims for self-employed are limited to $1000 a day unless undue hardship can be proven. This could mean there is a detrimental consequence to a financial commitment for the juror or their business.
Employer claims
Employers (other than State Government agencies) may apply for reimbursement where they have continued to pay an employee during their period of jury service.
Reimbursement is limited to the wages paid to the employee while attending jury service. Claims do not cover replacement staff costs, business operating expenses, lost business income, delayed work or any other indirect costs incurred by the employer.
- Claims are not payable where a juror has been granted an excusal or deferral on the day the person attended.
- Claims must be submitted and finalised within three months of completing jury service.
Download the appropriate claim file below, which includes an Information Sheet, Claim Form and approved Statutory Declaration that is required to submit a claim.
See below for Claim Forms.
Self Employed claims
Self-employed individuals may apply for the loss of personal income as a result of attending jury service.
If you receive a regular wage or salary from your business, you are not eligible to submit a Self-Employed Loss of Income Claim Form. Instead, an Employer Reimbursement Claim Form must be submitted.
- Claims are limited to actual income lost while attending jury service and cannot exceed $1,000 per day.
- Claims are not payable where a juror has been granted an excusal or deferral on the day the person attended.
- Claims must be submitted and finalised within three months of completing jury service.
Download the appropriate claim below, which includes an Information Sheet, Claim Form and approved Statutory Declaration that is required to submit a claim.
See below for Claim Forms.
Primary Carer
The Department of Justice will pay or reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket costs when the primary carer attends jury service on the days they do not usually require the use of Care. To be eligible to claim childcare, daycare, family care, outside school care or respite care, the facility provider must be a licenced service provider.
The primary carer is responsible for making bookings, placing, and collecting children, and knowing the business hours of the provider. The carer should enquire about the cancellation policy of the provider as they can only be reimbursed for days they have served as a juror.
It is recommended the carer makes arrangements for an alternative person to collect the children if the carer is part of a jury that is deliberating, as they may be unable to leave in time. You must provide care statements for the periods prior to and during jury service, to demonstrate your out-of-pocket expense, to support a reimbursement claim.
Claims must be submitted and finalised within 3 months of completing jury service.
Contact the court location on your summons if you require further assistance.
See below for Claim Forms.
Travelling allowance
A return travel allowance is payable from home to the court for days attended to serve as a juror.
The public transport fare is only paid when a person attends a Perth court. A person attending a regional court is paid per kilometre.
Payments are automatically paid into the bank account provided via the Jury WA Portal
Payments are made weekly, following jury attendance.
Taxi’s and other rideshare options such as Uber are not considered public transport, and those costs are not reimbursed.
Travel cost does not extend to and from work site locations.
Any costs associated with parking and/or infringements are the responsibility of the juror and are not reimbursed.
Contact the court location on your summons if you require further assistance.
Business Operators
Reimbursements are only made in respect to the person who attended jury service.
You must provide evidence of lost personal income, excluding the impact on the business. Reimbursement for serving on a jury does not apply to a business loss.
If you pay yourself a wage or continued to draw an income from the business, then this can be used to support your claim.
Claim Forms
Show morePlease select the claim form relevant to your employment type.
Once completed and signed, ensure all required supporting documentation is attached. Submit the claim form, Statutory Declaration and supporting evidence by email or post using the contact details provided on the form.
Claim forms are available in the following formats:
- Fillable PDF – complete electronically, then print or save for submission. Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended to complete the fillable PDF forms
- Word document – print and complete by hand
Please choose the format that best suits your needs and device.
Employer reimbursement claim
Self-employed loss of income claim
Primary Carer
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