4.2.1.110 Rules Governing Jury Trial

(a) In any criminal case where there is a probable jail sentence upon conviction, a trial jury may be requested by the defendant at the preliminary hearing or arraignment or by written application to the Court within three (3) days thereafter.

(b) Either party litigant in a civil case involving a claim in excess of $500.00 may request a jury trial except in domestic relation cases, cases involving adoptions, probates, minors, incompetence, injunctions, contempt, and cases in the Court of Appeals.

(c) A jury shall consist of six (6) persons seated by the Chief Judge, from a list of twenty (20) resident members of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso sworn in prior to questioning, with the agreement of counsel.

(d) When the jury has been seated, the jurors' oath shall be administered by the Tribal judge.

(e) Verdict of the jury may be rendered by a majority vote of four (4) jurors in a civil case, and five (5) jurors in a criminal case. If the plaintiff in a civil case or persecution in a criminal case shall fail to win the required number of juror votes, judgment shall be entered for the defendant and case dismissed.

(f) Each juror shall be entitled to a fee for each day of jury service plus mileage for travel to and from Court payable by the Pueblo of San Ildefonso pursuant to a schedule established by the Court and approved by the Council.