Jury Duty

Parker County District Clerk
​Sharena Gilliland
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​Jury Coordinator
​Jennifer Turner

Welcome!

We are excited to introduce our new Juror Access system. This new system will give you access to a user-friendly application where you can respond to your jury summons online. You will also be able to provide an email and mobile number in order to receive reminders/alerts regarding your jury service. 

Along with the new system, our jury summons format is changing too. Beginning September 15 2025, Jurors will now receive a postcard sized summons sent via U.S. mail. The postcard will provide the juror's reporting information and instruct each juror to go online to complete the Juror Questionnaire. Once you have completed the questionnaire, you will be given the opportunity to claim an exemption, disqualification, or request a one-time deferral if needed. 

If you have any questions about your jury service, there is a Frequently Asked Questions section below. If you need additional assistance, please contact the Jury Services Department at jury.services@parkercountytx.com or call (817) 598-6111.

Thank you for your willingness to serve as a juror in Parker County! 


Respond Online:

You will need your Juror ID which is located on your jury summons to proceed. If you do not have your summons, please contact the Jury Services Department at jury.services@parkercountytx.com or call (817) 598-6111. 

Please click the link below to begin:


Check your Status:

Please check the status of your service after 5:00 p.m. the night before your summons date. Jurors who appear without checking their reporting status will NOT receive payment/credit for attendance. You can check your status by using one of the following: 

You will need your Juror ID in order to check your status. If you do not have your Juror ID, please contact the Jury Services Department at jury.services@parkercountytx.com or call (817) 598-6111.


SCAM ALERT:

We have received several reports of people receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be affiliated with Parker County and/or law enforcement. The scammers inform people that they have missed jury duty and threaten to have them arrested or attempt to collect a fee. They may also ask for personal information. 

The Parker County District Clerk’s office will NEVER call you to collect money for failure to appear for jury duty. If you are summoned for jury service, you will receive a summons in the mail. If you receive a suspicious call regarding jury service, please contact the Jury Services Department at (817) 598-6111.


Frequently Asked Questions: 

1. How was I selected?

  • You were selected at random from a list provided to us by the Texas Secretary of State composed of a list of those having a valid driver's license, personal ID card/certificate, and/or a voter registration in Parker County, Texas.

2. Am I eligible to serve on a jury? 

  • To be qualified to serve as a juror you must:
    • Be at least 18 Years of age.
    • Be a citizen of the United States.
    • Be a resident of Parker County, Texas.
    • Be qualified under the Constitution and laws to vote in Parker County.
    • Be of sound mind and good moral character.
    • Be able to read and write.
    • Have not served as a petit juror for six days during the preceding six months in a district court or during the preceding three months in a county court.
    • Have never been convicted of a misdemeanor theft or any felony.
    • Not be under indictment or other legal accusation for misdemeanor theft, felony theft, or any other felony charge.

3. Can I be exempt from jury service? 

  • You can be exempt from jury service if you are: 
    • Over 75 years of age.
    • The legal custodian of a child younger than 12 years of age and service on the jury would require leaving the child without adequate supervision.
    • A student at a public or private high school or in actual attendance at an institution of higher education.
    • An officer or employee of the Senate, the House of Representatives, or any department commission, board, office, or any agency in the legislative branch of state government.
    • The primary caretaker of a person who is unable to care for him/herself.
    • In active service of any branch of the U.S. military and deployed outside of Parker County.
    • A person with a physical or mental impairment making it impossible or very difficult to serve on a jury. To claim this exemption, a disability or physician’s statement must be submitted and indicate whether you should be exempted permanently or for 12 months. These can be e-mailed to jury.services@parkercountytx.com or faxed to (817) 598-6131.

4. Can I reschedule my Jury Service? 

  • Jurors may request a one-time deferral before their summons date.
  • Please note that you are only allowed to reschedule once per year, so it is important that you select a date that works best for your schedule. 

5. Can I be excused due to work reasons? 

  • You cannot be excused for work related or economic reasons.

6. Is there a penalty for not responding to a jury summons? 

  • A person summoned for jury service who does not comply with the summons as required by law, or knowingly provides false information, is subject to a fine of no less than $100 nor more than $1000.

7. What is the dress code? 

  • Dress appropriately for court. Business casual is acceptable. Do NOT wear shorts, tank tops, hats, flip flops, sandals, etc.

8. Will I get paid for my jury service? 

  • Prospective jurors receive $20.00 for the first day that they participate in jury selection, and $58.00 for each succeeding day of service.

9. When will I receive payment? 

10. I would like to donate my jury pay. How can I donate? 

  • Jurors will be given the option to donate when they login to the Juror Access site. You will then have the ability to select the charity (or Charities) that you would like to donate to.  You can opt in or out at any time prior to the completion of your jury service. 
  • Available charities are listed below: 
    • The Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund 
      * Resource and advocacy organization for crime victims
    • The local office of the Department of Family & Protective Services 
      * Formerly known as CPS, services to children and families of Parker County
    • The Parker County Committee on Aging
      * Organization committed to serving the needs of the elderly in Parker County 
    • The Parker County Freedom House 
      * Women’s services, victims of abuse and crisis intervention in Parker County
    • The Parker County Jury Fund 
      * A fund to pay jurors for their services on a jury panel
    • The Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter 
      * Provides food and care for stray and homeless animals and prepares them for adoption
    • CASA of Parker County 
      * Court Appointed Special Advocates for neglected and abused children who are in the court system
    • MANNA of Parker County 
      * Organization operated by volunteers to help the needy
    • Safe Harbor 
      * Counseling Services 
    • Parker County Veteran's Services 
      * Assists veterans and families in applying for benefits from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
    • Children's Advocacy Center
      * Medical and therapeutic recovery services and support for victims and families

11. I received my check, but the amount is incorrect. Who do I contact? 

  • Please contact Jury Services at (817) 598-6111.

12. I never received my jury check. How do I get a replacement? 

  • If a check has not been received after 8 weeks, please contact the Parker County Treasurer’s Office at (817) 598-6150. They will check if the payment has been returned by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Otherwise, there is a 30 day waiting period before a new check can be issued.