Rule 3.270 Number of Jurors

Jury size depends on the type of criminal case being tried. For capital cases, which are cases where the death penalty is possible, 12 jurors are required. For all other criminal cases, only 6 jurors are needed.

If you are facing criminal charges, knowing whether your case is a capital case will tell you how many people will decide your verdict. Most criminal cases use a 6-person jury, while only the most serious cases involving possible death sentences require 12 jurors.