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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 62.111: PENALTY FOR DEFAULTING JURORS.

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  1. GOVERNMENT CODE
  2. TITLE 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH
  3. SUBTITLE E. JURIES
  4. CHAPTER 62. PETIT JURIES
  5. SUBCHAPTER 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:

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

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