Rule 42-3. Size of Jury

The parties, after submission of the matter to the jury and prior to the verdict, may, by stipulation in writing and with the approval of the judicial authority, elect to have the verdict rendered by a number of jurors fewer than that prescribed by law. The judicial authority shall not permit such an election or stipulation unless the defendant, after being advised by the judicial authority of his or her right to a trial by a full jury, personally waives such right either in writing or in open court on the record.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 841.)