Pay For Jury Duty In Travis
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By law, the courts will excuse from jury duty anyone with a mental or physical condition that would keep them from serving as a juror. There is not an exemption based on age, but you may request to be excused if you have a hardship that would make it difficult to serve.
You may face fines or, in extreme cases, additional legal action. In some cases, the court might issue a “show cause” order, requiring you to explain why you did not attend jury duty.
Exemptions for Jury Service A person may claim a legal exemption if that person (Texas Government Code, Section 62.106): Is over 75 years of age. Has legal custody of a child or children younger than 12 years of age and serving on the jury requires leaving the child or children without adequate supervision.
Exemptions: While not required, individuals may choose to be excused from jury duty if they are over 75 years old, have legal custody of a child under 12 without adequate supervision, or are full-time students.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.
You may choose to request to be excused from jury service if: You are 75 years of age or older. You have legal custody of a child or children younger than 12 years of age and service on the jury would require leaving the child or children without adequate supervision. You are a student at a public or private high ...
