Officials say a new approach to jury summons will improve convenience for the public and increase efficiency for courts.
Starting this month, the Bandera County District Clerk will begin mailing out jury summons in a new format, according to the District Clerk, Tammy Kneuper.
According to Kneuper, the court will now send prospective juror’s postcards with instructions for accessing online information and resources, making jury service response and communication easier, faster, and more convenient.
These postcards will replace the former colored jury summons mailed previously.
The postcards include the essential information jurors need to respond for service and communicate with the court.
They direct potential jurors to a new online portal, Juror eResponse, where they can complete juror forms, opt-in for text or email notifications and reporting instructions, obtain an attendance slip for their service, and request deferral or excusals. “The new approach provides more flexibility to update information online, gives potential jurors more options for contact, and saves on printing and postage,” Kneuper said. “The Juror eResponse portal is part of the Bandera County Judicial Department’s efforts to use technology to improve and expand court communication, accessibility, and engagement in innovative ways.”
For more information about Bandera County jury service, visit banderacounty.org/page/dc. jury.info.
This is a sample of the new Jury Summons for Bandera County Petit and Grand Jury Courts. Officials note the first batches will be mailed out starting this month.
