Juror Information

Rockwall County Online Jury Services

• Check your juror status online
• Claim an exemption or disqualification online
• Complete your juror questionnaire online   
• Postpone your jury service online

Click this Link to Submit your questionnaire, including exemptions, disqualifications and deferrals

 Reporting Location

 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.