Jury Demand Form Cook County In Bexar
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You are expected to conduct yourself with reserve and courtesy, and when appearing at the courthouse, must dress appropriately to preserve the dignity of the Court. Proper attire includes coat and tie for men and similarly appropriate attire for women. No jeans, polo shirts or sneakers.
Dress the Part Jury service is serious business, and you should dress ingly. Business attire is recommended. Shorts, tank tops and flip-flop sandals are not considered appropriate attire for court. Jeans are allowed.
ONLINE: Using the JUROR/PIN provided on the front of the summons form, access this website: and claim the applicable Disqualification/Exemption. DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR JURY SERVICE (GOVERNMENT CODE §62.102):
If you are selected to serve on a jury, you will serve for the duration of the trial. The average trial runs one to two days.
Any party may demand a trial by jury of any issue triable of right by a jury by (1) serving upon the other parties a demand therefor in writing at any time after the commencement of the action and not later than 10 days after the service of the last pleading directed to such issue, and (2) filing the demand as required ...
All headwear, including caps, hats, beanies, and bandanas are prohibited in the courtroom. Caps worn backward are not allowed in the building's hallway. No sagging of pants, which exposes underwear, is allowed in the building or courtroom.
You can be fined from $100 to $1,000 for failing to answer the summons. If you fail to attend court without a reasonable excuse, you can be fined $100 to $500. Filing a false claim of exemption from jury service can also result in fines.
Business Attire is appropriate dress for jury duty. Preferred dress for Male jurors is a coat/tie and slacks or dress slacks and dress shirt, no shorts or t-shirts, a collared shirt is acceptable for men and female jurors wear dresses or slacks, skirts and blouse.
Some valid reasons include: You have a medical condition and jury service presents a hazard to your health. You are an active member of the military. You currently have a lawsuit filed in Cook County. You currently reside in a nursing home or institution. You will suffer extreme financial hardship.
A person who fails to comply with a summons is subject to a contempt action punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 (Government Code, Section 62.0141).