Sec. 62.111. PENALTY FOR DEFAULTING JURORS    


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  • 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 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.