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(a) In a civil case in which a jury trial is allowed, the jury shall consist of six jurors.
(b) If the parties in a civil case agree, a trial judge may dispense with selecting an array of at least 14 qualified jurors.
(c) If the parties in a criminal case agree, a trial judge may dispense with selecting an array of at least 20 qualified jurors.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-421 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/courts-and-judicial-proceedings/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-8-421/
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