Juror Statutory Qualifications

A PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A PETIT JUROR IF THAT PERSON:

is at least 18 years of age;

is a citizen of this state and of the city in which one is to serve as a juror;

is qualified under the Constitution and laws to vote in the city in which the individual is to serve as juror;

is of sound mind and good moral character;

is able to read and write;

has not been convicted of a felony or theft;

is not under indictment of other legal accusation of misdemeanor or felony theft or any other felony;

has not served as a petit juror for six days during the preceding three months in a county court or during the preceding six months in a district court.

(Ch. 480 Sec. 62.106 Government Code)

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