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How can I get out of jury duty in Houston?
A prospective juror must contact the summoning court or judge directly, in order to request excuse. The excuse will be reasonable and sworn in front of the judge, and at the discretion of the courts, the juror will be granted release or rescheduling for another day.
What happens if you miss jury duty Houston?
A person who receives a summons for jury service and fails to answer the summons as directed by the summons, is subject to a contempt action that is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. (Texas Gov’t Code § 62.0141. Failure to Answer Jury Summons.)
What happens if you miss jury duty the first time in Texas?
What Happens if You Don’t Show Up for Jury Duty in Texas? If you skip jury duty in Texas, you will be held in contempt of court, and the judge might impose a fine of up to $1,000. You can avoid paying the fine if you have a valid reason for missing the summons.
How do I get out of jury duty in Harris County?
Exemptions from Jury Service (GOVT CODE §62.106): You over seventy (70) years of age. You have legal custody of a child/ children younger than 12 years of age and your jury service requires leaving the child/children without adequate supervision. You are a student of a public or private secondary school.
How do I get help with jury duty in Harris County?
Please contact the Harris County District Clerk at (713)755-6392 or via email at [email protected] at least one day before you are scheduled to appear. The District Clerk’s office will contact the company that provides these two services and get assistance for you scheduled.
Where do I Park for jury duty in Austin?
Downtown Courthouses: Parking Garage is located at 1401 Congress for jurors. Entrance to the garage is on Austin or LaBranch St. The discounted rate is $6.00 for the entire day. Please bring your parking ticket with you
How do I contact the Texas district clerk for jury service?
If you have questions or concerns regarding your Jury Summons or NRG Arena, email [email protected] or call (713) 755-6392. If selected as a juror and you have questions or concerns regarding jury service for your particular court, call the court’s mainline number. Face covering will be required in all of the downtown courthouses.