Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 23.002 – Recess
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(a) If a juror in a civil action is required to appear at a court proceeding on a religious holy day observed by the juror, the court or the court’s designee shall recess the civil action until the next day the court is in session after the conclusion of the holy day.
(b) A juror seeking a recess must file with the court before the final selection of the jury an affidavit stating:
(1) the grounds for the recess; and
(2) that the juror holds religious beliefs that prohibit him from taking part in a court proceeding on the day for which the recess is sought.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 23.002
- Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
(c) An affidavit filed under Subsection (b) is proof of the facts stated and need not be corroborated.