Upon request by a defendant who has been chared with an offense for which a period of confinement in jail may be imposed, the Municipal Court may hold a jury trial. The jury shall be comprised of twelve jurors, unless both parties agree to a lesser number. Jurors shall be selected from a list of registered Town voters maintained by the Municipal Court Clerk. Such jurors shall be paid at the rate of forty dollars ($40.00)/day and be remunerated any reasonable meal or travel cost within the Town. The jurors shall hear cases brought before the Court and make a determination of guilt or innocence. Such jurors shall be of good character and free from felony crime convictions.
(Passed 1-24-12.)