Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General Information
Medical Conditions
(Physical or Mental Impairment)
If you have a medical condition which would make it impossible or very difficult to serve as a juror, you
may request an exemption by completing the Affidavit for Medical Exemption (which includes the mandatory Physicians Statement for Medical Exemption) and returning it to the Court Clerk. Your request will be submitted to a judge and you will be notified if your request is granted or denied.
- See Gov't Code 62.109.
Reporting Instructions:
*Please dress appropriately for court. NO SHORTS!*
Bring your summons with you and appear in person,
at the time and date on your printed summons.
Ector County Courthouse
3rd Floor, ROOM 323
300 N. Grant Ave., Odessa, TX 79761
Complete the required questionnaire either online or
on your printed summons prior to arrival.
ONLINE RESPONSES TO REQUIRED QUESTIONNAIRE
BY CLICKING ON THE COURTHOUSE ICON---YOU MAY SUBMIT AN EXEMPTION OR DISQUALIFICATION, COMPLETE THE JURY QUESTIONNAIRE, or YOU MAY REQUEST A ONE-TIME POSTPONEMENT OF YOUR JURY SERVICE.
***SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR RESCHEDULED JURORS***
Have you been rescheduled or rescheduled yourself on the Jury webpage?
If so, you will receive a new summons for that date at least 10 days before reporting.
If you have not received a new summons, then a jury was not needed for that date and you are excused.
If rescheduled, do not report until you receive a new summons.