Indiana § 35-37-1-1 - Venire called; number of jurors
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§ 35-37-1-1. Venire called; number of jurors
Sec. 1. (a) The jury venire called by a court may be used in civil or criminal cases.
(b) If a defendant is charged with:
(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
(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.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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