Our new Online eResponse system makes it more
convenient to respond to your jury summons. This system allows you to confirm
your jury service, submit an exemption or disqualification, and in some cases,
defer your service. Simply log in to complete the questionnaire and check out
all the options on your Home page.
If you have any questions about your jury service, there is a
Frequently Asked Questions section below. If you need additional assistance,
please contact the Jury Services Department at jury @burnetcountytexas.org or call (512) 756-5450.
STEP 1. - RESPOND ONLINE
You will need your Juror
ID, which is located on your jury summons, to proceed.
STEP 2. - CHECK YOUR
STATUS
You will receive a text
and/or email at least 48 hours prior to your summons date confirming or
cancelling your service.
You can also check the
status the day before after 5pm by logging into your Juror Access
Website. If the status show "Completed Service" - you do
NOT need to appear.
Frequently Asked
Questions:
1. How was I
selected?
- You were selected at random
from a list provided to us by the Texas Secretary of State composed of a
list of those having a valid driver's license, personal ID
card/certificate, and/or a voter registration in Burnet County, Texas.
2. Am I eligible to
serve on a jury?
- To be qualified to serve as
a juror you must:
- Be at least 18 Years of
age
- Be a citizen of the United
States
- Be a resident of Burnet County, Texas
- Be qualified under the
Constitution and laws to vote in Burnet County
- Be of sound mind and good
moral character
- Be able to read and write
- Have not been convicted of misdemeanor theft
- Have not been convicted of a felony
- Not be under indictment or other legal accusation for misdemeanor theft or a felony
- Have not served as a petit
juror for 6 days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in district court
3. Can I be exempt
from jury service?
- You can be exempt from jury
service if you:
- Are 75 years of age or older
- Have legal custody of a
child younger than 12 years of age and service on the jury would require
leaving the child without adequate supervision
- Are a student at a public or
private high school or in actual attendance at an institution of higher
education.
- 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.
- Are the primary caretaker of a
person who is unable to care for himself or herself (this does not apply to healthcare workers)
- Are a member of the US military forces on active duty and deployed outside of Burnet County.
- A person with a physical or
mental impairment making it impossible or very difficult to serve on a
jury. To claim this exemption, a disability or physician’s statement must
be submitted and indicate whether you should be exempted permanently or
for 12 months. These can be e-mailed to jury@burnetcountytexas.org.
4. Can I reschedule
my Jury Service?
- Jurors may request a
one-time deferral before their summons date.
- Please note that you are
only allowed to reschedule once per year, so it is important that you
select a date that works best for your schedule.
5. Can I be excused
due to work reasons?
- You cannot be excused for
work related or economic reasons.
6. Is there a
penalty for not responding to a jury summons?
- A person summoned for jury
service who does not comply with the summons as required by law, or
knowingly provides false information, is subject to a fine of no less than
$100 nor more than $1000 (Government Code 62.0141)
7. What is the
dress code?
- Dress appropriately for
court. Business casual is acceptable. Shorts,
tank tops, hats, flip flops, sandals, etc. are not permitted.
8. Will I get paid
for my jury service?
- Prospective jurors
receive $20.00 for the first day that they participate in
jury selection, and $60.00 for each additional day of
service.