Kentucky Statutes 29A.270 – Right to jury trial
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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.
Effective: January 2, 1978
History: Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978. — Created
1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 38, effective January 2, 1978.
(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).
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 29A.270
- Court: means a Circuit or District Court of this Commonwealth and includes any judge of these courts. See Kentucky Statutes 29A.010
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the power of the judge to punish for contempt of court.
Effective: January 2, 1978
History: Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1978. — Created
1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 38, effective January 2, 1978.