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Reemployment: A private employer may not
terminate the employment of a permanent employee
because the employee serves as a juror. An
employee whose employment is terminated in
violation of this section is entitled to return
to the same employment that the employee held
when summoned for a jury service if the
employee, as soon as practical after release
from jury service, gives the employer actual
notice that the employee intends to
return. (Civil practice and Remedies Code,
Section 122.001) Penalty
for Defaulting jurors: A juror
shall be fined not less than $10 no more than
$100 if he: (1) fails to attend court in
obedience to the notice without reasonable
excuse; or (2) files a false claim of exemption
from jury service. (Government Code,
Section 62.111)
Proper
clothing required: All persons
entering the courtroom should be dressed in
clothing reasonably befitting the dignity and
solemnity of the court proceedings (e.g.,
shorts, tanktops, or T-shirts NOT permitted).
Exempt or
disqualified: You do not need to
appear in person if you are exempt of not
qualified for jury service. To claim an
exemption or report your disqualification you
must complete the exemption form, sign it and
mail to the following address:
Jerry Deere,
District Clerk
111 E. Locust, Suite 500
Angleton, TX 77515-4678
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