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General Qualifications for Jury Service
(Ch. 480, Sec 62.102 Government Code And Article 35.16 Code of Criminal Procedure)

To serve as a juror you must meet qualifications.  A qualified juror:

  • Jury boxis at least 18 years of age;
  • is a citizen of Texas and a resident of Bexar County; 
  • is qualified under the constitution and laws to vote in Bexar County (note:  you do not have to be registered to vote)
  • is of sound mind and good moral character;
  • is able to read and write;
  • has not served as a juror for six days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in the district court;
  • has not been convicted of misdemeanor theft or a felony; and  
  • is not under indictment or other legal accusation for misdemeanor theft or a felony. 


 

Amelia "Mellie" C. Cardona
Central Jury Bailiff
Bexar County Justice Center
300 Dolorosa / Basement
San Antonio, Tx 78205-3006
210-335-2667