Sec. 3. (a) In prosecutions for murder where the death penalty is sought, the defendant may challenge, peremptorily, twenty (20) jurors.
(b) In prosecutions for murder, where the death penalty is not sought, and Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felonies, the defendant may challenge, peremptorily, ten (10) jurors.
(c) In prosecutions for all other crimes, the defendant may challenge, peremptorily, five (5) jurors.
(d) When several defendants are tried together, they must join in their challenges.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.32; P.L.158-2013, SEC.392.
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