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29A.270 Right to jury trial.
(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.