Sec. 62.102. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR JURY SERVICE    


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  • A person is disqualified to serve as a petit juror unless the person:

    (1) is at least 18 years of age;

    (2) is a citizen of this state and of the county in which the person is to serve as a juror;

    (3) is qualified under the constitution and laws to vote in the county in which the person is to serve as a juror;

    (4) is of sound mind and good moral character;

    (5) is able to read and write;

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

    (7) has not been convicted of misdemeanor theft or a felony; and

    (8) is not under indictment or other legal accusation for misdemeanor theft or a felony.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 801 , Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.