Failure to Answer Summons and Penalties

A person who fails to comply with a summons is subject to a contempt action punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1000 (Government Code, Section 62.0141). Additionally, a person shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $100 if the person:

  • Fails to attend court in obedience to the notice without reasonable excuse.
  • Files a false claim of exemption from jury service. (Government Code 62.111)

Medical Excuse:

Individuals who believe that they cannot participate in jury duty and want to be excused due to medical reasons MUST provide a doctor's note BEFORE PRE-REGISTERING.

If you want to request a temporary or permanent exemption for medical, e-mail Jury Services at juryduty@nuecescountytx.gov

A permanent medical affidavit form will need to be completed and signed if requesting a permanent medical excuse. 

Jury Duty Scam

Scammers are calling residents regarding failure to appear for jury duty and requesting a form of cash, wire transfers or gift cards. The caller sometimes uses names of actual persons who work in various offices such as Sheriff, Judges or Jury Office. We remind residents to be vigilant; we will never request any form of payment over the phone regarding jury service.

Jury Duty Online eResponse System

Please Note: The age exemption has increased to over 75 years of age.

We are excited about our new online eResponse system, which will help make it more convenient for you to respond to your jury summons. The online eResponse system will allow you to confirm your jury service, submit an exemption or disqualification and defer your jury service. When submitting your online questionnaire, a confirmation will be sent to you. If you DO NOT receive a confirmation, keep trying until you get one.

By providing a cell phone and email address when you register, you will be notified immediately of any last-minute cancellations or updates to your jury assignment. If selected for jury assignment, you will receive an email/text message with your jury assignment instructions BEFORE your summons date.

Please check your email/text messages, JUNK AND SPAM folders regularly for juror updates.

The date and time might change if selected to a jury assignment and MANDATORY ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

Requirements

Must have daily email access

Must have a cell phone and be able to receive text messages

Sign into the Nueces County eResponse by using your candidate number and date of birth

Check for text messages and emails daily, follow instructions in the last message received

Add juryduty@nuecescountytx.gov as safe sender to avoid emails going to the junk and spam folder - especially if you are a gmail or yahoo user

Add 361.336.0808 to your phone contact for your automated messages

Generally, ALL notifications are sent out by 5 pm the business day BEFORE your summons date.

Exemptions

Qualifications

Additional Information

Medical Excuses