Florida § 918.0157 - Right to trial by jury.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 918.0157 — Right to trial by jury., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 918.0157. Right to trial by jury.
In each prosecution for a violation of a state law or a municipal or county ordinance punishable by imprisonment, the defendant shall have, upon demand, the right to a trial by an impartial jury in the county where the offense was committed, except as to any such prosecution for a violation punishable for a term of imprisonment of 6 months or less, if at the time the case is set for trial the court announces that in the event of conviction of the crime as charged or of any lesser included offense a sentence of imprisonment will not be imposed and the defendant will not be adjudicated guilty, unless a right to trial by jury for such offense is guaranteed under the State or Federal Constitution.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 918.0157
What does Florida Statutes § 918.0157 cover?
Section 918.0157 ("Right to trial by jury.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 918.0157?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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