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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person is disqualified to serve as a petit juror in a particular case if he:
(1) is a witness in the case;
(2) is interested, directly or indirectly, in the subject matter of the case;
(3) is related by consanguinity or affinity within the third degree, as determined under Chapter 573, to a party in the case;
(4) has a bias or prejudice in favor of or against a party in the case; or
(5) has served as a petit juror in a former trial of the same case or in another case involving the same questions of fact.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 62.105. Disqualification for Particular Jury - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-62-105/
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