Rockwall County Courthouse Liberty Hall - First Floor 1111 E. Yellow Jacket Lane Rockwall, Texas 75087
Juror Instructions
No electronic devices (cellphone etc.)
Appropriate attire is required. (no shorts, tank tops, etc.)
The law provides that the court may not excuse any juror for economic reasons unless all parties of record are present and approve such excuse. The court adheres to a very strict excuse policy.
All persons entering the building are subject to metal detection screening and search.
To file a disqualification or exemption, complete the juror information and sworn affidavit form. Return it to us or submit it online. See the above link.
Common Questions
Q. How was I selected?
A. You were selected at random from a combined list of voter registrations and driver registrations from the county in which you live.
Q. What are the different types of cases?
A. Criminal and Civil
Q. Will I be paid for being a juror?
A. Yes. You will be paid a minimum of $6 for the first day if you are not chosen on a jury. You will be paid $40 for each additional day you served as a juror.
Q. Must my employer pay me while I am on jury duty?
A. Your employer is not required to pay you while on jury duty: however, employers are prohibited by law from firing an employee for serving as a juror.
Q. What if I have a special need or emergency?
A. After you have been selected as a juror on a trial panel, if you have a special need or an emergency, tell the bailiff.