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)  

eResponse

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

By clicking the eResponse link below, I verify that I understand and agree to my responsibilities as a jury member and wish to continue with the eResponse Online System. You will need your jury summons to do this.

 Updated Summons

Save yourself a trip to the courthouse by using eResponse.

The eResponse system allows jurors to submit exemptions, disqualifications, reschedule your jury date or confirm your service for an online jury assignment. When submitting your online questionnaire, a confirmation will be sent to you. If you DO NOT receive a confirmation, keep trying until one is sent to you.

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 an online jury assignment, you will receive an email/text message with your instructions on the Thursday or Friday before your summons date. Please check your JUNK MAIL, email and text messages regularly until you are dismissed or complete your assignment.

The date and time might change if you are selected for an online jury assignment and MANDATORY attendance is required.

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. 

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. 

eResponse

To login, you must provide your Candidate ID and Date of Birth. (Both are found on your summons)

  • Read each question carefully, not all answers will be the same. Don’t just click “Yes” or “No” without reading the list carefully.
  • Specific answers will require verification, before a legal exemption will be granted.

You must complete the ENTIRE questionnaire and submit your answers if you are asking to be excused, disqualified or deferred (rescheduled).

All text messages and automated phone reminders with have a caller ID of 361-336-0808, which is the Nueces County Jury Services interactive voice response system.

Requirements:

  • Must have daily email access.
  • Must have cell phone able to receive text messages.
  • Sign into the Nueces County Jury System above using your candidate number and Date of Birth from the summons.
  • Check for text messages daily, follow instructions in the last message received.

Add juryduty@nuecescountytx.gov as safe sender to avoid emails going to the Junk Folder -- especially if you are a Gmail or Yahoo user.

Generally, all email notifications are sent out by 5 p.m.

Read all messages, remembering to scroll down to read entire message. If no email is received from Nueces County Jury Services (juryduty@nuecescountytx.gov), then appear at the date and time listed on the summons.

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