Exemptions & Qualifications

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 THE FOLLOWING ARE DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR JURY SERVICE:

 

1.   I am not a resident of the city of Lewisville, Texas, and qualified to vote in the city elections under the constitution and laws of Texas.

2.   I am not able to read or write.

3.   I have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor theft, or I am under indictment or legal accusation for a felony or any misdemeanor theft.

4.   I have served as a petit juror for 6 days during the last 3 months in the county or for 6 days during the last 6 months in district court. 

5.   This person is deceased. 

If you are not qualified, please go to JURY REGISTRATION (click here) to enter your information and reason for disqualification.  You will not need to appear. You will not receive confirmation from Jury Services unless additional information is required.

 

EXEMPTIONS:

1.   I am over seventy (70) years of age.

2.   I have legal custody of a child younger than 12 years of age, and service would necessitate leaving that child without supervision, or I am the primary caretaker of a person who is unable to care for himself or herself.

3.   I am a student at a public secondary school, or I am enrolled and in actual attendance at an institution of higher learning.

4.   I am chronically ill, infirm, immobilized, or have an impairment of sight or hearing that would make it difficult or impossible for me to serve.

5.   I have served on the municipal court petit jury during the last twelve (12) months.

6.   I am an officer of the legislative branch of the state government. 

7.   I am a member of the United States military forces on active duty and deployed to a location away from the home station and outside of Dallas County.

If you wish to claim an exemption, please go to JURY REGISTRATION (click here) and enter your information and reason for disqualification.  You will not need to appear. You will not receive confirmation from Jury Services unless additional information is required.