1. A trial jury consists of twelve jurors, but "alternate jurors" may
be selected and sworn pursuant to section 270.30.
2. The panel from which the jury is drawn is formed and selected as
prescribed in the judiciary law. The first twelve members of the panel
returned for the term who appear as their names are drawn and called,
and who are not excluded as prescribed by this article, must be sworn
and thereupon constitute the trial jury.
Structure New York Laws
Part 2 - The Principal Proceedings
Title J - Prosecution of Indictments in Superior Courts--Plea to Sentence
Article 270 - Jury Trial--Formation and Conduct of Jury
270.05 - Trial Jury; Formation in General.
270.10 - Trial Jury; Challenge to the Panel.
270.15 - Trial Jury; Examination of Prospective Jurors; Challenges Generally.
270.16 - Capital Cases; Individual Questioning for Racial Bias.
270.20 - Trial Jury; Challenge for Cause of an Individual Juror.
270.25 - Trial Jury; Peremptory Challenge of an Individual Juror.
270.30 - Trial Jury; Alternate Jurors.
270.35 - Trial Jury; Discharge of Juror; Replacement by Alternate Juror.
270.40 - Trial Jury; Preliminary Instructions by Court.
270.45 - Trial Jury; When Separation Permitted.