Q.   What can I do if I am going to be on vacation the day that I am scheduled to appear for jury service?
A.   Return your jury summons with written request to reschedule jury service.

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Q.  If I am disabled, am I exempt from jury service?
A.   Disabled individuals are not exempt from jury service.  If given advanced notice by mail, the court will make any necessary arrangements.  

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Q.   If my care taker has to appear for jury service, can I accompany him or her?
A.   Yes, you may accompany him or her to jury service but you will be required to wait in either the jury selection room or the Municipal Court Lobby.

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Q.   If I am hearing impaired or blind can I still serve as a juror?
A.   Yes, please notify the court at least three days in advance of any necessary arrangements you may need.  Information regarding deaf and hearing impaired services can be found on the Communication Access Accommodations Page.

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Q.   I am enrolled in school, but not attending yet, can I be exempt?
A.   Student must be currently attending school to be exempt from jury service.  If your are currently enrolled and attending an institution of higher education, please complete and return your juror summons to the Municipal Court.             

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Q.  I missed my jury date, will I be arrested?
A.  You will not be arrested for not appearing on your jury date.  A violation of contempt of court, however, may be filed against you.          

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Q.  If I am unable to serve due to a medical condition, do I need a doctor's excuse?
A.  If you are unable to serve due to a medical condition, please return your jury summons and a doctor's excuse to the Municipal Court.

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Q.  If I live in Texas half a year and in Mexico the other half, do I still have to appear?
A.  If you are a U.S. citizen, you must appear for jury service.  You may reschedule jury service by returning your jury summons with a written request to reschedule your jury service.

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Q.   My job requires me to travel all the time, can you schedule me when I am in town?

A.   No, the Municipal Court can not reschedule jury service for a specific date because selection for jury service is done randomly.  The Municipal Court can reschedule your jury service for an undetermined future date.  You may reschedule your jury service by returning your jury summons with a written request to reschedule.

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Q.   If I am self-employed and have to open the shop at 8:00 a.m. and do not have anyone to work, can I be exempt?
A.   No, this is not a statutory exemption.  

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Q.   I have received two jury summons within a year and in two different names, do I have to appear?
A.   No, you do not have to appear if you have been summoned in the last three years to serve as a juror.  Return juror verification form with your juror summons to the Municipal Court for exemption from jury service.

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Q.  How long will jury service last?
A.  If you are not selected to serve on a jury, in most cases, you will be excused by the jury clerk within approximately two to three hours.  If you are selected to serve on a jury, you will serve for the duration of the trial.  The average jury trial runs one to two days.

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Q.  Is my employer required to pay me for jury service?
A.  No. There is no legal requirement that employers must pay you while you are on jury service.  Ask your employer what the company policy states.  Some employers will ask you to provide proof that you were at jury service.  The court will provide you with a juror verification form for your employer.

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Q.  How much does the court pay for jury service?
A.  If you are selected to serve on a jury panel, you will receive $6.00 for each day of service. 

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Q.  Where can I park for jury service?
A.  Free parking is provided for jury service.  You may park in any of the adjacent parking lots, including the employee parking areas.  

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Q.  What do I do if I need a special accommodation?
A.  Please contact the court at least three days prior to your jury service.  The court will make every effort to satisfy your needs.