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Leon Valley council told judge can fine no-shows for jury duty; staff recommends education campaign
Summary
Councilors were advised that Texas law (Gov't Code §62.111) allows a judge to assess fines for failure to appear for jury duty and that the council should avoid directing judicial action. The council agreed education (lion's roar, PEG) is an appropriate first step and to let the court or court administrator lead communications about fines.
Council discussed several recent jury summons no-shows after Judge Morales expressed concern to the mayor. City Attorney Art and staff advised the council that assessing fines for failure to appear is a judicial function under Texas law and that Government Code §62.111 authorizes fines between $100 and $500 for failing to appear or…
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