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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
35-37-1-1. Venire Called; Number of Jurors
35-37-1-2. Trial by Court or Jury; Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury
35-37-1-3. Peremptory Challenges by Defendant
35-37-1-4. Peremptory Challenges of Prosecuting Attorney
35-37-1-5. Good Causes for Challenge; Opinion on Guilt or Innocence