1.  Trial juries for criminal actions are formed in the same manner as trial juries in civil actions.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 175.021

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

2.  Juries must consist of 12 jurors, but at any time before jury selection, the parties may stipulate in writing with the approval of the court that the jury consist of any number less than 12 but not less than six.