Texas § GV.62.411 - JUSTICE COURT RULES
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§ GV.62.411. JUSTICE COURT RULES
JUSTICE COURT RULES. (a) In addition to other methods of jury selection provided by this chapter, a justice of the peace may issue a writ commanding the clerk, sheriff, or constable to immediately summon a venire from which six qualified persons may be selected for jury service if: (1) a jury case is pending for trial at a term of justice court; or (2) the court does not have a sufficient number of prospective jurors present whose names are on the jury list and who are not excused from jury service. (b) Jurors who are empaneled shall remain in attendance in the court and, until discharged by the court, may serve as jurors in any case before the court. (c) This section applies only in a county with a population of more than 2.8 million. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474 ), Sec. 8.025, eff. September 1, 2023.
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Section GV.62.411 ("JUSTICE COURT RULES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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