Grand Jury Information

In Bexar County, 2 grand juries meet for 2 months at a time.  One grand jury meets on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the other meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Each grand jury is assigned to a different court, which rotates every 2 months.

Unlike regular jury duty, the grand jury can function with 9 - 12 members present each day.  The grand jury listens to felony cases and decides whether or not there is probable cause to indict.  In order to vote a true bill of indictment, at least 9 grand jurors must agree.

Grand jury proceedings are secret and are held in the grand jury room on the 4th Floor of the Bexar County Justice Center.

Hours:

9:00 a.m. until the grand jury finishes the cases for that day, usually by noon, but the grand jury could possibly be in session until early afternoon.

Reimbursement:

$12 for the first day, then $40 for each day they are present.  Alternates only get reimbursed if they are named to replace one of the grand jurors.

Qualifications

Grand jurors must meet all the qualifications of regular jurors, plus a couple more.

You are not required to claim an exemption from serving on a grand jury.

The Judge will select 14 people for a grand jury.

For security purposes, all persons entering the Courthouse or Justice Center must pass through metal detectors and may be subject to a personal search.