Indiana Code 35-37-1-1. Venire called; number of jurors
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Sec. 1. (a) The jury venire called by a court may be used in civil or criminal cases.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6(1) murder or a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felony, the jury shall consist of twelve (12) qualified jurors unless the defendant and prosecuting attorney agree to a lesser number; or
(b) If a defendant is charged with:
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-37-1-1
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(2) any other crime, the jury shall consist of six (6) qualified jurors.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.391.