Ind. Code ch. 34-36-2

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Ind. Code § 34-36-2-1 Demand; calling from regular panel

Sec. 1. In a civil action where: (1) the parties are entitled to a trial by jury; and (2) either party demands a jury trial; the sheriff shall call a jury from the regular panel, except as provided in this chapter. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-19-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.32.

Ind. Code § 34-36-2-2 Special jury

Sec. 2. If the parties: (1) agree upon the jurors to compose a special jury; and (2) notify the court; the court shall direct the sheriff to impanel a special jury if it can be done without unreasonable delay of the cause. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-19-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.32.

Ind. Code § 34-36-2-3 Summoning; striking; number

Sec. 3. When both parties desire it, the court may direct the sheriff to summon eighteen (18) or fewer competent jurors, and the plaintiff first, and then the defendant, shall strike out one (1) juror in turn, until each has struck off six (6) or more jurors. The remaining jurors shall try the cause. However, if the parties consent, the parties, upon being furnished with a list of jurors to be summoned, may exercise the right to strike out any part of the names before the jurors are summoned, and the remaining jurors only shall be summoned. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-19-3.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.32.

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