22-220. Appearance of defendant; demand or
waiver of jury; time of trial; charging the jury


A. When a defendant appears his appearance shall be noted on the docket.


B. Either party may demand a jury at any time before trial, and if not then
demanded, trial by jury shall be deemed waived. This subsection does not apply to civil
traffic violations for which citations are issued under title 28.


C. When a jury is demanded, the trial shall be postponed to a time fixed for the
return of the jury.


D. Except as otherwise provided by law, the justice of the peace shall charge the
jury in all civil actions.