SB112 Summary

• Reduces jury size from 12 to 6 members in misdemeanor and violation criminal cases.

• Reduces jury size from 12 to 6 members in civil cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000 at the time of filing.

• Requires 6-member juries when a defendant pleads guilty to a nonviolent offense subject to presumptive sentencing standards and the prosecutor pursues an increased sentence due to aggravating circumstances.

• Maintains 12-member juries for felony cases, including capital felonies.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.