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Discharge Of Jury In Tarrant
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Under Texas law, you could be fined anywhere from $100 to $1,000 just for ignoring the notice. And it doesn't stop there. If you do respond but fail to show up on your assigned day without a legitimate excuse, you could face another fine of up to $500.
In rare cases, yes. If you ignore your summons and the court believes you're deliberately avoiding service, a judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. That means law enforcement could take you into custody, and you could face contempt of court charges, which can lead to up to six months in jail.
You can be excused from jury service if: You are 75 years of age or older. You have legal custody of a child under the age of 12 and jury service would necessitate leaving this child without adequate supervision. You are a high school or college student in actual attendance.
The judge may give you an opportunity to discuss any individual personal hardships that jury service may cause to you. The court has the discretion to hear any reasonable sworn excuse of a prospective juror and either release the juror from jury service or reschedule the juror's jury service for another day.
However fines are the more likely penalty. There are legitimate reasons for which you can be excusedMoreHowever fines are the more likely penalty. There are legitimate reasons for which you can be excused from jury duty. These include physical or mental impairments.
A prospective juror may be excused if he/she: Has a physical or mental disability that would prevent him/her from serving. Must provide actual and necessary care for another and alternate arrangements are not feasible. Is unable to read or understand the English language. Over 75 years of age.
Tarrant County offers two options to answer your jury summons: report in person at the date and time listed on the summons or register online through eResponse. If you chose to report to the Central Jury Room as summoned, your summons will be scanned upon arrival.
All jurors must wear appropriate business attire for jury duty. Shorts, tank tops, or flip flops are not considered appropriate attire, but jeans are acceptable. The Jury Assembly Room is available during your breaks and lunch hours. Food, beverages and chewing gum are NOT permitted in the courtroom.
If you ignore your summons and the court believes you're deliberately avoiding service, a judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. That means law enforcement could take you into custody, and you could face contempt of court charges, which can lead to up to six months in jail.
