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Provisions

I.2 of 1938 • Trial by jury.

APPROVED

The Text

The trial by jury in all cases in which it has been heretofore used shall remain inviolate forever; but a jury trial may be waived in the manner to be prescribed by law by the parties in all civil cases and by the defendant in all criminal cases, except those in which the crime charged may be punishable by death. The legislature may provide, however, by law, that a verdict may be rendered by not less than five-sixths of the jurymen constituting a jury in any civil case.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1938

• In Article I: Bill Of Rights

• Has 88 words

• Was proposed by the Legislature

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 3 of 1937

• Changed the text of a previously existing provision

• Amends or builds on:
1936-I.2

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