KRS 29A.270

Right to jury trial

Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Wilson v. Commonwealth (1989)

Most recently applied in Hammond v. Commonwealth (March 2019)

Effective: January 2, 1978 History: Amended 1978 Ky

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(1) Defendants shall have the right to a jury trial in all criminal prosecutions, including prosecutions for violations of traffic laws, in the Circuit and District Courts. The defendant may request a jury trial at any time prior to the time his case is called for trial.

(2) There shall be no right to a jury trial in civil actions in which the amount in controversy does not exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250).

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the power of the judge to punish for contempt of court.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.