Texas Government Code

§ 62.111 — PENALTY FOR DEFAULTING JURORS

GV § 62.111Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part E. JURIES · Ch. 62. PETIT JURIES · Art. B. JUROR QUALIFICATIONS

A juror lawfully notified shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 if the juror:

(1)fails to attend court in obedience to the notice without reasonable excuse; or

(2)files a false claim of exemption from jury service. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 640 (H.B. 1665), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.