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SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Justice Jeff Brown News


The success of our judicial system begins with you

By Justice Jeff Brown |
In mid-April, a 4-year-old boy was summoned to jury duty in Pennsylvania but was unable to go because “he has preschool that day.” The situation was a light-hearted reminder that 1) errors do happen and 2) some potential jurors do have legitimate reasons they can’t serve. On the whole, however, jury service is a critical component of our justice system and depends on everyday citizens—those us well beyond our preschool years—showing up and to do our duty.