Local Rule Local Rule 47-4: Jury; Unanimous Verdict
S.D. Ind. — Civil rule
Local Rule 47-4 – Jury; Unanimous Verdict
(a) Number of Jurors. Each civil jury must have at least 6 members, unless the law requires otherwise.
(b) Additional Jurors. The court in its discretion may impanel up to 4 additional jurors. If it impanels additional jurors, the court may allow the parties additional peremptory challenges.
(c) Unanimous Verdict Required. Regardless of the number of jurors, the jury's verdict must be unanimous and be rendered by at least six jurors.