§ 61.001 Reimbursement of Expenses of Jurors and Prospective Jurors
§ 61.0011 Definition of Person Who Reports for Jury Service
§ 61.0015 Reimbursement to County
§ 61.002 Liability of Counties for Payment of Jury Service
§ 61.003 Donation of Reimbursement
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 61 - General Provisions

  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.