29A.270 Right to jury trial.
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(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.