Hays County, TX · Hays County
Affidavit for Exemption from Jury Duty for Inability to Comprehend English
Prospective jurors who cannot comprehend English complete this affidavit to request an exemption from jury service in Hays County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hays County · Hays County, Hays County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- hayscountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This affidavit lets a prospective juror request a permanent exemption from jury service because they cannot comprehend English. Complete it and bring it in person to the District Clerk’s Office; the court decides whether to grant the request and notifies the applicant. It asks for identifying and contact details, a statement about English comprehension, and interpreter information.
Who needs it
A prospective juror unable to comprehend English who wants to request an exemption from jury service in Hays County needs this affidavit.
How to submit it
Bring the completed affidavit to the Hays County District Clerk’s Office, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211, San Marcos, TX 78666.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the affidavit must instead be sworn in person before the district clerk or a deputy district clerk.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Hays County affidavit for exemption from jury duty based on inability to comprehend English.
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Complete the Form
Enter the applicant’s identifying and contact information and complete the English-comprehension statement and interpreter section.
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Swear to the Affidavit
Swear to the affidavit in person before the district clerk or a deputy district clerk.
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Bring It to the District Clerk
Bring the completed affidavit to the Hays County District Clerk’s Office at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Jury Duty Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit must be sworn in person before the district clerk or a deputy district clerk, rather than before a notary.
- How do I submit the Jury Duty Exemption Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit and bring it to the Hays County District Clerk’s Office at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211, San Marcos, TX 78666.
- Who can request this jury duty exemption?
- A prospective juror who is unable to comprehend or communicate in English may complete the affidavit to request an exemption. The court decides whether to grant the request.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the applicant’s name, juror number, address, birth date and contact details, along with an English-comprehension statement and interpreter information.