(1) The parties in a misdemeanor case are entitled to a jury of six qualified persons but may agree to a number less than six at any time before the verdict.
(2) Upon consent of the parties, a trial by jury may be waived.
Mont. Code Ann. § 46-17-201
Juries in misdemeanor cases
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. James Denelsbeck(075170) (2016)
Most recently applied in State v. James Denelsbeck(075170) (May 2016)
En. 95-2004 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd
Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.