In a wide variety of civil cases, either side is entitled under the Constitution to request a jury trial. If the parties waive their right to a jury, then a judge without a jury will hear the case.

T.R.C.P. 504.1: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED FOR CIVIL Any party may file a written demand for a trial by jury which must be filed no later than 14 days before the date a case is set for trial. If the demand is not timely, the right to a jury is waived unless the late filing is excused by the judge for good cause.

In a civil case, a petit jury decides whether the plaintiff establishes with evidence that is more likely than not, known in legal terms as preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant injured the plaintiff in some way that requires appropriate compensation.

The overwhelming majority of civil cases are resolved prior to trial – either through judicial order (for example, when the judge grants a dispositive motion filed by one of the parties) or through a settlement between the parties.

If you have been convicted of a felony when the conviction has not been set aside or a pardon issued. If you are a judge, clerk of a district court, a sheriff, or a jailer. If your spouse has been summoned for the same jury panel. If you or your spouse have a pending jury trial in any court.

In civil cases, about 1% of cases ever get to the point where they actually start a trial and hear even one witness. Many of those settle in the middle of the trial.

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If you have received a jury summons you must pre-register below. Information about Justice Court Suits and Civil Cases in the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts.Blank forms are also available on the day of your jury service. Please request a blank form from the Jury Administrator on the day of your service. It is helpful to ask for a jury trial well in advance of your trial date. Who can have a jury trial? Any person charged with a criminal offense or any party to a civil case (cause) has a right to a jury trial. Check with the Justice Court to see if they have any forms to request a jury trial. If they do not, you may use this Jury Trial Request form. You must appear unless you are notified that the Court has granted your request.

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