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Jury Duty, Community Service, Disaster Relief Services, and Donor Bone Marrow Organ Leave

Jury duty: You are eligible for leave without loss of pay for serving on a jury. You are paid your salary, less any amount received from the court, excluding expenses. If you serve as a witness in matters relating to employment with the state you may also be eligible for leave without loss of pay.

Unpaid leave is granted in instances where you are subpoenaed in non-job-related matters. All leaves must be requested in writing and approved by the appointing authority within your agency.

Community service: If you volunteer your own time for a governmental entity or charitable organization, then you may be eligible for up to 7.5 hours of paid leave annually to participate in activities for the benefit of a governmental entity or charitable organization. The charitable organization must be exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The voluntary activities must not promote religion or attempt to influence legislation, governmental policy, or elections to public office.  The community service form is available by clicking here.

Disaster relief services: If you are a certified Red Cross volunteer, paid leave up to 15 workdays is available for you to participate in disaster relief declared by the governor and required by the Red Cross. The parameters of the certification and leave are set by statute at IC 4-15-14.

Donor–bone marrow and organ: Paid leave of not more than five workdays to donate bone marrow is available. Paid leave of not more than 30 workdays to donate an organ(s) is also available. Parameters of these leaves are set by statute at IC 4-15-16.

Questions about these types of leave may be emailed to State Personnel Department by clicking here and additional information may be found on the Human Resources section of The Hub under policies.