Jury Demand Form With Two Points In Houston
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At a defendant's arraignment, if they enter a "not guilty" plea, there will be several pretrial trial proceedings designed to resolve the case. If a plea bargain is not reached, then the case will proceed to trial.
JURIES CAN BE SYMPATHETIC Unlike an impartial judge, the panel of individuals on your jury could be swayed by emotion and personal experience. This may work in your favor. If you have been overcharged for the crime in question or are a sympathetic defendant, some jurors may be more likely to back you.
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.
Show the jury how you're saving them time by being organized and using summaries, charts, and demonstratives. They will appreciate you—it motivates them to want to return the favor. This doesn't mean you win, but it does mean the jury will listen to you and work to understand your side of the case.
If you have misplaced your summons form, you may print a blank form that is provided on this webpage, fill it out, and bring it with you on the day of your jury service. Blank forms are also available on the day of your jury service. Please request a blank form from the Jury Administrator on the day of your service.
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 ...
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 ...
Exemptions Are over 75 years of age. Have legal custody of a child or children under twelve (12) years of age and serving jury duty would necessitate leaving this child or children without adequate supervision. Attend high school or are enrolled in college, attending full-time.
EXEMPTIONS FROM JURY SERVICE (GOVERNMENT CODE §62.106): You are over seventy-five (75) 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.
