New Mexico Constitution Article II § 12 – Trial by jury; less than unanimous verdicts in civil cases
The right of trial by jury as it has heretofore existed shall be secured to all and remain inviolate. In all cases triable in courts inferior to the district court the jury may consist of six. The legislature may provide that verdicts in civil cases may be rendered by less than a unanimous vote of the jury.
Terms Used In New Mexico Constitution Article II § 12 - Trial by jury; less than unanimous verdicts in civil cases
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.