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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 19A.105. Excuse and Exemption from Grand Jury Service

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The court shall excuse from serving any summoned person who does not possess the requisite qualifications or who claims an exemption to which the person is entitled.

(b) The following qualified persons may be exempted from grand jury service:

(1) a person who is 75 years of age or older;

(2) a person responsible for the care of a child who is younger than 18 years of age and who will be without adequate supervision if the person serves on the grand jury;

(3) a student of a public or private secondary school;

(4) a person enrolled in and in actual attendance at an institution of higher education;  and

(5) any other person the court determines has a reasonable excuse from service.

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