In the trial of offense for the violation of the Charter and ordinances of the city and the laws of the state which are within the jurisdiction of the city court, and which by common law were not triable before a jury, no jury trial shall be granted. But in all cases where the offense charged was an offense at common law, a trial by jury shall be had if demanded by either the state or the defendant before the commencement of the trial. Unless such demand is made not less than three (3) days before the commencement of the trial, trial by jury shall be deemed waived.
(1953 Code, ch. 9A, § 14; Ord. No. 7733, § 7, 12-9-91)