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FAQs

How do I get out of jury duty in Tarrant County? ›

You may be excused if you are working part-time or unusual hours. Send an email to juryroom@tarrantcounty.com to explain your situation. You are a high school or college student in actual attendance. You must be attending during hours that would conflict with your jury service.

Steps to Request an Exemption

Submit a Written Request: Most counties require a written request for exemption. Include your reason and any supporting documentation. Attend Court if Required: In some cases, you may need to appear in court to explain your request in person.

Exemptions for Jury Service

A person may claim a legal exemption if that person (Texas Government Code, Section 62.106): Is over 75 years of age. Has legal custody of a child or children younger than 12 years of age and serving on the jury requires leaving the child or children without adequate supervision.

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.

When writing a jury excuse letter, directly state why you cannot serve and how serving would lead to hardship. Valid exemptions include being ill or disabled, being the sole guardian of young children, or being over the age of 70. Include documentation such as a doctor's note or a letter from an employer.

“Business casual” is considered the appropriate way to dress for jury service. Nice jeans are also allowed. Shorts, uniforms, tank tops, flip flops, holes in any clothing is not allowed.

Ignoring a jury summons can result in serious legal penalties in Texas: You can be fined from $100 to $1,000 for failing to answer the summons. If you fail to attend court without a reasonable excuse, you can be fined $100 to $500. Filing a false claim of exemption from jury service can also result in fines.

Effective September 1, 2023, jurors are reimbursed $20 for the first day of jury service and $58 per day thereafter for expenses. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court determines the amount paid for jury service based on the statute requirement. We issue your check upon dismissal.

What to wear to jury duty in Tarrant County? ›

Business casual is the dress code for the courts. Please do not wear shorts. Also, due to the crowds, some of the rooms may be cold so you might want to bring a sweater or a jacket. What is the juror pay?

Tarrant County Juror Parking

You can use your jury summons or current juror badge and ride free on any T BUS/Trolley or even the TRE. Tarrant County jurors may park for free at La Grave Field located off North Main at 301 N.E. 6th Street, Fort Worth, Texas .

By law, you are allowed to reschedule your jury service one-time for any reason.

Ignoring a jury summons can result in serious legal penalties in Texas: You can be fined from $100 to $1,000 for failing to answer the summons. If you fail to attend court without a reasonable excuse, you can be fined $100 to $500. Filing a false claim of exemption from jury service can also result in fines.

If you cannot serve the week that you have been scheduled for jury duty, you are eligible to be rescheduled 1 time within 6 months of the date of your original summons.

Effective September 1, 2023, jurors are reimbursed $20 for the first day of jury service and $58 per day thereafter for expenses. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court determines the amount paid for jury service based on the statute requirement. We issue your check upon dismissal.