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Oklahoma Constitution
Article 2 - Bill Of Rights
Section Article 2 section 19 - Trial by jury
Cite as: O.S. §, __ __

§ 19. Trial by jury. The right of trial by jury shall be and remain inviolate, except in civil cases wherein the amount in controversy does not exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), or in criminal cases wherein punishment for the offense charged is by fine only, not exceeding One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00). Provided, however, that the Legislature may provide for jury trial in cases involving lesser amounts. Juries for the trial of civil cases, involving more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), and felony criminal cases shall consist of twelve (12) persons. All other juries shall consist of six (6) persons. However, in all cases the parties may agree on a lesser number of jurors than provided herein. In all criminal cases where imprisonment for more than six (6) months is authorized the entire number of jurors must concur to render a verdict. In all other cases three-fourths (3/4) of the whole number of jurors concurring shall have power to render a verdict. When a verdict is rendered by less than the whole number of jurors, the verdict shall be signed by each juror concurring therein.

Historical Data

Amended by State Question No. 354, Leg. Ref. No. 101, adopted at primary election held on July 1, 1952; State Question No. 459, Leg. Ref. No. 172, adopted at election held September 17, 1968, effective January 13, 1969; Amended by State Question No. 623, Leg. Ref. No. 277, adopted at election held on August 28, 1990.

Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer: Kevin D. Adams

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