Tangipahoa Parish Jury Duty
If you have received a summons to
appear for Jury Duty ...
Call 985-748-8077
the evening before your appearance date for reporting instructions
Juror
Qualifications
You must have the following qualifications to serve as a juror:
·
You
must be a citizen of the United States and of this state who has resided
within Tangipahoa Parish for at least one year immediately preceding this
date
·
You
must be at least 18 years of age
·
You
must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and be possessed of
sufficient knowledge of the English language
·
You
must not be under interdiction or incapable of serving as a juror because of a
mental or physical infirmity, provided that no person shall be deemed
incompetent solely because of the loss of hearing in any degree
·
You
must not be under indictment for a felony nor have been convicted of a felony
for which you have not been pardoned
Exemptions from Jury Service
·
If
you have actually served on a jury within the last 2 years you may claim this
exemption. If you wish to serve on the jury you need not claim this
exemption
·
If
you are over the age of 70, you may claim this exemption. If you wish to
serve on the jury you need not claim this exemption
If you feel you do not meet the above qualifications or wish to
claim an exemption, you must contact the Judges Chambers by phone at 985-748-9445.
A juror receives $25.00 per day
plus 16¢ per mile traveled from and to his or her residence as listed on the
subpoena.