Your employer is legally obligated to pay you the difference between this amount and what you would reasonably have expected to have earned had you worked instead of attended jury service. You can find out more about work and payment here. Jury Summons Jury Summons What you need to do if you've received a summons for jury service. Serving on a Jury Serving on a Jury What you can expect if you're selected as a juror on a trial. Work and payment Work and payment Find out about your work and pay entitlements while attending jury service.
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As a result, you need to follow all of the jury instructions given by the judge throughout the case very carefully. If you have questions about your jury summons or jury duty, please contact the appropriate court or judge as indicated on the jury summons. The information contained on this web site is not intended to take the place of the instructions given by the judge or the court concerning any aspect of jury service.
In the event of any conflicts, the instructions and procedures given to you by the judge or the court should be followed. About Texas Courts. Site Search. Texas Judicial Branch Web. About Texas Courts Home. Jury Service in Texas. The Selection Process Juror Selection Receiving a summons for jury duty does not mean that you will actually serve on a jury. Juror Oath At some point during the jury selection process, prospective jurors are given an oath by which they swear or affirm to tell the truth when answering questions about their qualifications as jurors.
Qualifications for Jury Service You do not need any special skills or legal knowledge to be a juror! To be qualified to serve as a juror you must: be at least 18 years of age; be a citizen of the United States; be a resident of this state and of the county in which you are to serve as a juror; be qualified under the Constitution and laws to vote in the county in which you are to serve as a juror Note: You do not have to be registered to vote to be qualified to vote ; be of sound mind and good moral character; be able to read and write; not have served as a juror for six days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in the district court; and not have been convicted of, or be under indictment or other legal accusation for, misdemeanor theft or a felony.
Exemptions from Jury Service You are not required to claim an exemption from jury service. However, you may choose to be excused if you: Are over 70 years of age You may also request a permanent age 70 exemption. This does not apply if the jury wheel has been reconstituted since your service as a petit juror. Exemption from Jury Service You must follow the instructions on your jury summons or contact the judge to find out what you need to do to be exempted from jury service.
Exemption for Physical or Mental Impairments or Inability to Comprehend English A district court judge may permanently or temporarily exempt from jury service a person with a physical or mental impairment or with an inability to comprehend or communicate in the English language that makes it impossible or very difficult to serve on a jury. Advice for your First Day of Service Be sure that you know where you are supposed to report.
If you are unfamiliar with the courthouse and its surroundings you should carefully review the instructions that are included with summonses. You might also contact the judge or the district clerk's office or check the local web page for additional information. Your attire should show respect for the court. Because you may serve on a jury the first day you report to serve, you should wear clothing reasonably befitting the dignity and solemnity of the court proceedings.
Local judges may restrict certain attire, such as shorts, cutoff, sleeveless shirts, sandals, and hats. Also, you should dress comfortably because you may be in the courthouse for the entire day. You might also bring a light sweater or jacket in case the temperature in the courthouse is somewhat cold.
Take advantage of any free parking offered to prospective jurors. Also, you might want to avoid parking in metered parking spaces because you do not know how long you will be in jury service. Bring money. Though the court or the county may provide parking or reimburse parking costs, you might have to pay them initially. Also, you may need money to pay for snacks, lunch, or pay phones. Because jury duty involves some waiting, bring something to read to help you pass the time. Be aware that you will likely be asked to shut off pagers and cellular phones before entering the jury room or courtroom.
Courthouse Security To ensure the safety of everyone at the courthouse, expect to be screened through a metal detector and X-ray unit. The county may choose to provide additional forms of compensation or reimbursement, including: free public transportation mileage reimbursement; transportation cost reimbursement; free parking; child-care facilities; or free meals.
Charitable Contributions Both you and other prospective jurors who report for jury service will be given an opportunity to voluntarily donate your juror pay to certain local or state charitable causes. When you report for jury service, you should receive or request a form that allows you to direct the county treasurer to donate your reimbursement for jury service to a designated charity or fund which should include: the Texas Crime Victim's Compensation Fund your county's Child Welfare Board a designated local family violence shelter; or any other program s approved by the commissioners court.
Rights and Responsibilities of Your Employer Your employer is not required to pay you for any time that you missed from work due to jury service. Length of Duty The length of jury service will vary considerably for summoned jurors. Delay Unfortunately, prospective jurors who appear and participate in the jury selection process will spend a great deal of time waiting. Rules of Juror Conduct in Civil Cases Supreme Court Rule of Civil Procedure a The judge will instruct you to adhere to the following basic rules: Do not mingle with nor talk to the lawyers, the witnesses, the parties, or any other person who might be connected with or interested in the case, except for casual greetings.
They will have the same instructions and you will understand it when they do. Do not accept from, nor give to, any of those persons any favors however slight, such as rides, food, or refreshments. At the end of a trial, the judge instructs the jury on the applicable law. Jury Pool to Jury Box Being summoned for jury service does not guarantee that a person will actually serve on a jury.
Types of Cases Heard by Juries There are two types of judicial proceedings in the federal courts that use juries.
At least six people make up a civil jury. The jury must come to a unanimous decision unless specified otherwise. Working Together: Judge and Jury The judge determines the appropriate law that should be applied to the case and the jury finds the facts in the case based on what is presented to them during the proceedings.
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