Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH |
Subtitle E. JURIES |
Chapter 62. PETIT JURIES |
Subchapter B. JUROR QUALIFICATIONS |
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.