Indiana Code 33-35-5-5. City court; issues of fact to be tried by judge unless demand for jury trial
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-35-5-5
- Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Sec. 5. All issues of fact pending in city courts shall be tried by the judge, unless either party demands a jury trial. The jury must consist of six (6) qualified residents of the city, to be summoned by the bailiff by venire issued by the judge. City residents shall be selected for jury service according to the procedures set out in IC 33-28-5.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-10.1-5-5.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.118-2007, SEC.25.