You can be excused from jury service if:
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You are 70 years of age or older. This exemption is also
available on a permanent basis. If you want a permanent exemption
from jury service, please tell the jury services personnel.
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You have legal custody of a child under the age of 12 and jury
service would necessitate leaving this child without adequate
supervision. This exemption does not apply if you work outside
the home during normal business hours. You may be excused if you are
working part-time or unusual hours. Send an email to juryroom@tarrantcounty.com
to explain your situation.
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You are a high school or college student in actual
attendance. You must be attending during hours that would
conflict with your jury service. Jury service is usually 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Please provide documentation by fax or email schedule to
juryroom@tarrantcounty.com.
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You are an officer or employee of the Senate, the House of
Representatives or any department, commission, board, office or
any agency in the legislative branch of state government. This
exemption does not apply to a person who is just a member of a
board: (A) To be an officer means president, vice-president,
secretary, treasurer, etc.; (B) To be an employee means to be on the
payroll of the Senate, House, committee, board or any agency in the
legislative branch.
Police Officers, Deputies, and Peace
Officers are not part of the legislative branch of government.
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You have served as a petit juror in the last 24 months prior to
the date you are to appear for this summons. This means that
you were one of six or twelve jurors chosen for a trial and were
sworn in by the judge.
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is the primary caretaker of a person who is unable to care for
himself or herself. To qualify for this exemption, you must be
the primary caretaker. Invalids in nursing facilities or residential
homes have caretakers on site. If you work as a healthcare provider,
you are not eligible for this exemption.
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Medical conditions. If you have a medical condition which
would make it impossible or difficult to serve as a juror, it is
necessary that you provide a letter from your doctor, indicating the
nature of your illness and why it would prevent you from serving. If
you are on social security disability, you may send a copy of your
award letter. If you have a permanent or chronic condition, you may
be eligible to claim a permanent medical exemption.
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You may file your exemption online by accessing the eResponse
- Online Services.
Do not mail back the summons unless you are claiming an exemption or
disqualification. Please bring the entire summons with you.