Who can be excused from jury service?
You are entitled to be excused as a juror if you:
  • Are over seventy (70) years of age;
  • Have legal custody of a child under 12 years of age and jury service would leave the child unsupervised;
  • Are a student currently enrolled in class;
  • Are the caretaker of a person who is unable to care for themselves (an invalid); or
  • Can show physical or mental impairment or an inability to comprehend or to communicate in English.

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1. What are my rights in Municipal Court?
2. If I’ve received a citation, what are my options?
3. How do I keep this violation from appearing on my driving record?
4. How long do I have to take care of my citation?
5. There is an appearance date on my citation. Does this mean I am scheduled to see the judge?
6. What if I was given a citation by a DPS officer or the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office?
7. What is acceptable attire for a court appearance?
8. Who may represent me in court?
9. What if I cannot make my scheduled court date?
10. What is my duty as a juror?
11. How was I selected as a juror?
12. Am I eligible to be a juror?
13. Who can be excused from jury service?
14. What is the difference between criminal and civil cases?
15. Will I be paid for being a juror?
16. Must my employer pay me while I am on jury duty?
17. Are there rules about jury conduct?