Upon request by a defendant who has been charged 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 City voters maintained by the City Clerk. Such jurors shall be paid at the rate of forty dollars ($40.00) per day and be remunerated any reasonable meal or travel cost within the City. 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. Upon being found guilty, any costs incurred as a result of a jury trial may be charged to the defendant in addition to any other court costs, fines or penalties imposed. Upon the entry of a plea of guilty or no contest prior to the commencement of a trial after a jury has been requested and summoned, any cost incurred as a result of the jury trial may be charged to the defendant in addition to any other court costs, fines or penalties imposed, unless the Court has been notified on the prospective plea at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the trial.
(Ord. 416. Passed 3-21-16.)