Article I.

Declaration of Rights

Section 24. Right of jury trial in criminal cases

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Right of jury trial in criminal cases

No person shall be convicted of any crime but by the unanimous verdict of a jury in open court, except that a person accused of any criminal offense for which the State is not seeking a sentence of death in superior court may, in writing or on the record in the court and with the consent of the trial judge, waive jury trial, subject to procedures prescribed by the General Assembly. The General Assembly may, however, provide for other means of trial for misdemeanors, with the right of appeal for trial de novo.

Summary: Providing that a person accused of any criminal offense for which the State is not seeking a sentence of death in superior court may, in writing or on the record in court and with the consent of the trial judge, waive the person's right to a trial by jury

Election Date: November 14, 2014

Votes For Ratification: 1,408,119

Votes Against Ratification: 1,245,052

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

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Amendment Source: 2013 Chap 300

Effective Date Source: 2013 Chap. 300

Right of jury trial in criminal cases

No person shall be convicted of any crime but by the unanimous verdict of a jury in open court. The General Assembly may, however, provide for other means of trial for misdemeanors, with the right of appeal for trial de novo.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Right of jury

No person shall be convicted of any crime but by the unanimous verdict of a jury of good and lawful persons in open court. The Legislature may, however, provide other means of trial for petty misdemeanors, with the right of appeal.

Summary: Replaces "men" with "persons"

Election Date: November 2, 1946

Votes For Ratification: 186,540

Votes Against Ratification: 133,396

Percent for Ratification: 58%

Percent Against Ratification: 42%

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Amendment Source: 1945 Chap 634

Effective Date Source: 1945 Chap. 634

Right to jury

No person shall be convicted of any crime but by the unanimous verdict of a jury of good and lawful men in open court. The legislature may, however, provide other means of trial, for petty misdemeanors, with the right of appeal.

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That no Freeman shall be convicted of any crime but by the Unanimous Verdict of a Jury of good and lawful Men in open Court as heretofore used.

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