Am I qualified to serve as a grand juror in Denton County?

The laws and rules regarding qualifications are found in Article 19.08 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. To be qualified to serve as a juror you must:

  • Be able to read and write
  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be qualified under the Constitution and laws to vote in the county in which you are to serve as a grand juror. (Note: You do not have to be registered to vote to be qualified to vote)
  • Be a resident of Denton County
  • Not be a complainant in any matter to be heard by the grand jury during the term of court for which the person has been selected as a grand juror
  • Not be related within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree of affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, to any person selected to serve or serving on the same grand jury
  • Not have been convicted of, or be under indictment or other legal accusation, misdemeanor theft or any felony
  • Not have served as a grand juror in the year before the date on which the term of court for which the person has been selected as grand juror begins

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1. What is a grand jury?
2. How is a grand jury selected?
3. Am I qualified to serve as a grand juror in Denton County?
4. May I claim a legal exemption (be excused) from grand jury duty?
5. Can I change my report date?
6. Are grand jurors paid for their service?
7. Must my employer pay me while I’m serving as a grand juror?
8. What if I am self-employed?
9. How long does jury service last?
10. I have received a summons for a person who is now deceased. What do I do to take care of this?
11. I have received a summons for a person who does not live at this address. What do I do with the summons?
12. What if I don’t have transportation?
13. What is courthouse security?
14. Where is courthouse parking?