Section 23. Trial by jury; number of jurors specified by law

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Trial by jury; number of jurors specified by law

The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate. Juries in criminal cases in which a sentence of death or imprisonment for thirty years or more is authorized by law shall consist of twelve persons. In all criminal cases the unanimous consent of the jurors shall be necessary to render a verdict. In all other cases, the number of jurors, not less than six, and the number required to render a verdict, shall be specified by law.

Summary: A jury's size will be determined by law, but no jury may have less than six people

Election Date: November 7, 1972

Votes For Ratification: 325,965

Votes Against Ratification: 173,642

Percent for Ratification: 65%

Percent Against Ratification: 35%

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Amendment Source: 1972 SCR 1006

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Trial by jury; number of jurors specified by law

The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate, but provision may be made by law for a jury of a number of less than twelve in courts not of record, and for a verdict by nine or more jurors in civil cases in any court of record, and for waiving of a jury in civil cases where the consent of the parties interested is given thereto.

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