Statutory Penalties for Non Compliance
Failure to Answer the Summons
A person who receives a summons for jury service and fails to answer
the summons as directed by the summons, is subject to a contempt action
that is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. (Texas Gov't Code § 62.0141. Failure to Answer Jury Summons.)
Failure to Attend Court/Filing a False Exemption
A juror who is lawfully notified to attend court is subject to a
fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 if that juror either: fails to attend court in obedience to the notice without a reasonable excuse; or files a false claim of exemption from jury service. (Texas Gov't Code § 62.111. Penalty for Defaulting Jurors.)
If you have questions about your jury summons or jury duty, please
contact the appropriate court or judge as indicated on the jury summons.
JUDGE JOHN YOUNGBLOOD 20TH DISTRICT COURT
Jury trial for September 18, 2023 has been cancelled.
JUDGE BILL WHITMIRE COUNTY COURT
JUDGE GREG HOELSCHER JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT 1
JUDGE SAM BERRY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT 2
JUDGE ANDY ISAAC JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT 3
JUDGE GARY NORTHCOTT JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT 4