The court greatly appreciates citizens who participate in this service! Jury service is an important civic and community duty. Through service on a jury, a citizen has a direct hand in the administration of justice.
For more information on the jury selection process and jury trial process, please see the Uniform Jury Handbook.
View the court's new and improved Jury Summons: Front and Back
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Jury service has been canceled for the following dates:
- March 12, 2026
No further action from you is required.
Jury service has not been cancelled for any other dates at this time.
Please Note: Due to the unpredictable nature of case settlements, there are instances where cases settle the day of trial. The Court recommends that you check this website frequently and up until the day of service to verify if your attendance is still required.
What to do before the day of Service
- Scan the QR code under Step 1 of your summons to access the mandated juror questionnaire.
- Read and answer all the questions on the questionnaire. You are required to submit the electronic questionnaire before the date of service. Failure to submit your questionnaire before the day of service may lead to delays during check-in. Your answers are confidential and may be disclosed only to the Judge, court personnel, the litigant, and the litigants’ attorney. The Jury Questionnaire is mandated by the Government Code, Section 62.0132.
What to expect on the day of Service
- Proper attire and shoes are required. Shorts, tank tops, muscle shirts, message shirts, flip flops, and hats will not be allowed in the Courtroom.
- Purses and/or backpacks will not be allowed in the courtroom.
- All cases will be concluded on the date of service. You will not be required to appear on the following day, but you may be asked to stay late. Please make arrangements to stay.
Rights to Reemployment – A private employer may not terminate the employment of a permanent employee because the employee serves as a juror. An employee whose employment is terminated in violation of this section is entitled to return to the same employment that the employee held when summoned for jury service if the employee, as soon as practical after release from jury service, gives the employer actual notice that the employee intends to return. (Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 122.001). Terminating an employee who performs jury duty is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine not to exceed $2000 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 122.002).
Failure to Answer Summons and Provisions of False Information – Any person summoned who fails to attend or who fails to remain in attendance until discharged by the Court may be fined an amount not to exceed $100 for contempt (Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 45.027). Additionally, a person shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $500 if the person: (1) fails to attend court in obedience to the notice without reasonable excuse or (2) files a false claim of exemption from jury service (Government Code, Section 62.111). Furthermore, if a person knowingly provides false information in a request for an exemption to be excused from jury service, the person is subject to a contempt action punishable by a fine not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 (Government Code, Section 62.0141).
To serve as a juror, the following qualifications must be met:
- At least 18 years of age.
- A citizen of the United States;
- A resident of this state and of the county in which I am to serve as a juror;
- Qualified to serve under the Constitution and laws to vote in this county. (Note: You do not have to be registered to vote to be qualified to vote)
- Of sound mind and good moral character.
- Able to read and write.
- Have not served as a juror for six days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in the district court
- Have not been convicted of theft or any felony.
- Not under indictment or other legal accusation of a misdemeanor theft, felony theft or any other felony charge.
- A resident of the City of Sugar Land for which the court is established.
Juror Exemptions
Per Texas Government Code 62106, a juror may establish an exemption from jury service if the person:
- Is over 75 years of age.
- Has legal custody of a child younger than 12 years of age and the person’s service on the jury requires leaving the child without adequate supervision.
- Is a student of a public or private secondary school.
- Is a person enrolled and in actual attendance at an institution of higher education.
- Is an officer or employee of the senate, the house of representatives, or any department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the legislative branch of government.
- Has served as a petit juror in the county during the 24 month period preceding the date the person is to appear.
- Is the primary caretaker of a person who is an invalid unable to care for himself or herself.
- Is a member of the United States military forces serving on active duty and deployed to a location away from the person’s home station and out of the person’s county of residence.
Exemptions and Disqualification
If you wish to claim an exemption or disqualification, you must do so as soon as possible, but at least one week prior to the date of your jury duty. There are several ways to do this, you can:
- Complete the online Jury Service Response Form.
- Log into the Jury Portal.
Please allow 5-7 business days for processing.
Postponement/Excusals
If you have a conflict with your date of service, you may request an Excusal or Postponement by filling out the Postponement/Excusal Request Form.
(When filling out this form, please make sure to include a time frame for rescheduling, otherwise we will reschedule you to the next available date.)
Please allow 5-7 business days for processing.
Permanent Exemptions
To obtain a permanent exemption for our court, please fill out the Permanent Exemption Request form. You may submit the form via mail to P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land, Texas 77487-0110, by fax to 281-275-2648 or via the Document Portal.
If you have a permanent exemption from a higher court, you may submit it to us along with the completed permanent exemption form. We will honor that permanent exemption.
Accommodations
To request accommodations for jury service, submit a written request utilizing the Accommodation for Jury Service Request form and attach supporting documentation. You may submit the form via mail to P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land, Texas 77487-0110, by fax to 281-275-2648 or via the Document Portal.
The court will forward your request to the judge for approval and then contact you to confirm the accommodations.
Not a Resident of Sugar Land?
Jurors’ names are selected from current voter registration lists. If you were summoned and you no longer reside in Sugar Land, contact the voter registration office to have your name removed from their list. Visit Fort Bend Voter Registration Services for more information.
Failure to Appear
If you missed your Jury Service Date, please fill out the Postponement/Excusal Request Form to be rescheduled.
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Contact the Court Services Division
Phone: 281-275-2560
Email: jury@sugarlandtx.gov
Mailing address: P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land, Texas 77487-0110