Rule 6-602 Jury trial.
ARTICLE 6 Trials
Rule Text
A. Petty misdemeanor offense. When authorized by law, either party to the action may demand a trial by jury. The demand shall be made:
(1) orally or in writing to the court at or before the time of entering a plea; or
(2) in writing to the court within ten (10) days after the time of entering a plea. If demand is not made as provided in this paragraph, trial by jury is deemed waived.
B. Misdemeanor offense. If the offense is a misdemeanor or other offense or combination of offenses where the potential or aggregate penalty includes imprisonment in excess of six (6) months, the case shall be tried by jury unless the defendant waives a jury trial with the approval of the court and the consent of the state.
Amendment history: As amended, effective October 1, 1992; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2023-00025, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2023. Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2023-00025, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2023.