Sec. 62.111. PENALTY FOR DEFAULTING JURORS. 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 (H.B. 1665), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Juror Qualifications
Section 62.102. General Qualifications for Jury Service
Section 62.103. Suspension of General Qualifications
Section 62.1031. Failure to Register to Vote
Section 62.104. Disqualification for Legal Blindness
Section 62.1041. Deaf or Hard of Hearing Juror
Section 62.105. Disqualification for Particular Jury
Section 62.106. Exemption From Jury Service
Section 62.107. Procedures for Establishing Exemptions
Section 62.108. Permanent Exemption for Elderly
Section 62.109. Exemption for Physical or Mental Impairment or Inability to Comprehend English
Section 62.110. Judicial Excuse of Juror
Section 62.111. Penalty for Defaulting Jurors
Section 62.112. Excuse of Juror for Religious Holy Day