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22-3403. Method of trial of felony cases.(1) The defendant and prosecuting attorney, with the consent of thecourt, may submit the trial of any felony to the court. All other trials offelony cases shall be by jury.
(2) A jury in a felony case shall consist of twelve members. However theparties may agree in writing, at any time before the verdict, with theapproval of the court, that the jury shall consist of any number less thantwelve.
(3) When the trial is to a jury, questions of law shall be decided bythe court and issues of fact shall be determined by the jury.
History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-3403; July 1.
