accumack Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 My wife just got a jury summons, usually we can just call and tell them we are Escapees. You can no longer call and it appears you can only get excused for illness, work or hardship and is only granted by a District judge. Anyone else get one of these new notices? Quote 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 8 hours ago, accumack said: You can no longer call and it appears you can only get excused for illness, work or hardship and is only granted by a District judge. Is that Polk Co. or US Federal court? That sounds like the Federal courts, which were always that way. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 I agree with Kirk - that sounds like Federal District Court. Polk County now has an on-line tool to respond to the summons electronically, though. I just did it for my wife. Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven@146 Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 I got a summons for the grand jury last summer, don't remember if it was Federal or Polk County. We were in Indiana at the time. The summons had a web site listed where you could register for the duty and input your personal information and request an exemption but it was beyond the cut off date for that request. The jury duty web site left no other place to input comments. I called all kinds of phone numbers, never could get a hold of anyone in person to tell them we were out of state. One phone number I called, I just left a voice mail and told them I could not find anybody that would answer their phone. I gave them my e-mail, cell number and such along with the website I filled out. I just let it go as I tried my best to get a hold of somebody. I never heard back from anybody. We renewed our license plates and my drivers license this February in person in Livingston, there was no arrest warrant out for me, so I guess I was ok. Quote Steve & Tami Cass, Fulltime Since 2020, Membership -Escapee's, FMCA, Good Sam, Harvest Hosts 2018 Ram 3500 DRW / 2019 Grand Design Solitude 3350RL S-Class. Texas Class A Drivers License Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted March 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Kirk W said: Is that Polk Co. or US Federal court? That sounds like the Federal courts, which were always that way. Polk county. Quote 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted March 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Second Chance said: I agree with Kirk - that sounds like Federal District Court. Polk County now has an on-line tool to respond to the summons electronically, though. I just did it for my wife. Rob Polk county and no way to input we are not there. You can only answer their questions the only one that might work is Are a Resident? But that is a qualification question not an exemption Edited March 4, 2022 by accumack Quote 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven@146 Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, accumack said: Polk county and no way to input we are not there. You can only answer their questions the only one that might work is Are a Resident? But that is a qualification question not an exemption And it really makes no difference if we are fulltime RVers or just property owners on an extended vacation away from our home for a month or two. Quote Steve & Tami Cass, Fulltime Since 2020, Membership -Escapee's, FMCA, Good Sam, Harvest Hosts 2018 Ram 3500 DRW / 2019 Grand Design Solitude 3350RL S-Class. Texas Class A Drivers License Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Why not give them a call for up-to-date clarification? Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 5 hours ago, accumack said: Polk county. It seems to me that you have 2 options. You can call the phone number on the jury summons and take care of it, or you can go in and serve. If you just ignore the summons you may be subject to a fine up to $100. The ball is in your court but other have been released by contacting them. Others have been doing this for years and Rob just in the past few days. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted March 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, Kirk W said: It seems to me that you have 2 options. You can call the phone number on the jury summons and take care of it, or you can go in and serve. If you just ignore the summons you may be subject to a fine up to $100. The ball is in your court but other have been released by contacting them. Others have been doing this for years and Rob just in the past few days. There is no number to call and no way to contact them! You only have two options fill out the form and send it in or fillout the form on line. There in lies the problem. There is no way we are driving 1400 mile for jury duty I'm sure this is a result of Govenor Abbott. Isn't this why we are Escapees? We will be calling the Escapees office on Monday to see if they have any advice because this will be a huge problem for members. We have not had any issues in 10 years it was alway easy Just call the county clerk and tell them we were Escapees, something has changed! Quote 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 A quick Google gave me a phone # to call: https://www.county-courthouse.com/tx/livingston/polk-county-clerk-office Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 1 hour ago, accumack said: There is no number to call Quote Polk County Clerk 101 West Mill St. Suite 265 Livingston, Texas 77351 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Phone: (936) 327-6805 Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 Fill out the mail in form and attach a cover letter that you are out of the area for an extensive period of time and unavailableto serve on a Jury. That way you have documation that you responded to the notice. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 59 minutes ago, 2gypsies said: A quick Google gave me a phone # to call: https://www.county-courthouse.com/tx/livingston/polk-county-clerk-office We tried it was not answered! Quote 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveWorkDream Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 There is a workaround, as seen in the January / February 2022 Escapees Magazine issue: Sorry can't get it rotated. Quote Rene & JimExploring North America since 2007. SKP #103,274 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Accumac, did you call them and get the problem resolved? Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 My last jury summons I went online and filed my exemption and have not heard from them. I did call to make sure the good old 'puter worked. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 I seem to get a jury summons yearly, of which I call the Polk County Clerk 936-327-6805 and give them the summons number and tell them I am out of the area. Sometimes I have done this 2 months after the jury date due to delayed mail and they don't have a problem with that. They do ask if I am a escapee member and they accept that excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Follow up We were able to finally get through on the phone. No problems same as always. I don't know why they we not answering the phone. Quote 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Thanks for letting everyone know! Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoRVYourself Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 thanks all for the answers, it helped me. I called they picked within two rings and told them the info and Escapees and they said thank you and nothing else needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Is there not an age where you can be exempt from jury duty? Has anyone ever got in trouble for not responding to a jury duty notice? I read, over 25 years ago, that a judge in Houston, TX sent law enforcement to roundup people who didn't appear for jury duty. Only 15% of those who were sent a notice showed up. They couldn't find many of them and the ones that they found said they didn't receive any notices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 11 hours ago, whj469 said: Is there not an age where you can be exempt from jury duty? In most states there is and in TX that age is 70. Age is one of the acceptable reasons listed on the TX jury summons forms and once you check the age and return it you will not receive a summons again. The following comes from ElderAnswers.com Quote The ages at which seniors can be exempted or excused are 65 (Mississippi and South Carolina), 70 (Alabama, Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia), 72 (North Carolina and Wyoming), 75 (Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), and 80 (Hawaii and South Dakota). Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Kirk, I guess Polk County has slow readers at the clerk's office. It only took 3 years of me returning the form with the exemption of over 70 box checked to be excused. Seems it took the last time, but I will wait and see. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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