CHAPTER 1.16: JURY TRIAL

Section

   1.16.010   Right to jury trial.

   1.16.020   Trial jury defined.

   1.16.030   Qualifications of jurors

   1.16.040   Making of preliminary jury list.

   1.16.050   Determination of jury panel.

   1.16.060   Selection of trial jury.

   1.16.070   Excuse of person from service as juror.

   1.16.080   Inadequate number of people in jury panel.

   1.16.090   Trial procedure.

   1.16.100   Jury verdict.

   1.16.110   Failure of jurors to attend Municipal Court.

   1.16.120   Privilege, power and duties of Municipal Court.

§ 1.16.010 Right to jury trial.

   A person charged with an offense defined and made punishable by the City Charter or an ordinance of the city shall have the right to trial by jury when the alleged offense is the same as those offenses which entitle a person to trial by jury as guaranteed by the Constitution of the state.

§ 1.16.020 Trial jury defined.

   The trial jury in a Municipal Court shall consist of 6 persons, duly sworn to try and determine a question of fact for which they are called.

§ 1.16.030 Qualifications of jurors.

   In order to act as a juror in the Municipal Court in the city, a person must:

   A. Meet the qualifications prescribed in O.R.S. Chapter 10; and

   B. Be a qualified elector of the city.