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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A person who is entitled to exemption from jury service because the person is over 75 years of age may establish a permanent exemption on that ground as provided by this section or Section 62.107.
(b) A person may claim a permanent exemption:
(1) by filing with the voter registrar of the county, by mail or personal delivery, a signed statement affirming that the person is over 75 years of age and desires a permanent exemption on that ground; or
(2) in the manner provided by Section 62.107(c).
(c) The voter registrar of the county shall maintain a current register indicating the name of each person who has claimed and is entitled to a permanent exemption from jury service because the person is over 75 years of age.
(d) The name of a person on the register of persons permanently exempt from jury service may not be placed in the jury wheel or otherwise used in preparing the record of names from which a jury is selected.
(e) A person who has claimed a permanent exemption from jury service because the person is over 75 years of age may rescind the exemption at any time by filing a signed request for the rescission with the voter registrar of the county. Rescission of a permanent exemption does not affect the right of a person who is over 75 years of age to claim permanent exemption at a later time.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 62.108. Permanent Exemption for Elderly - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-62-108/
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