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Kentucky · Snapshot 09/05/2026

KRS 29A.280: Number of jurors in Circuit and District Courts -- Number required for

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  1. KRS Chapter 29A

verdict.

(1) Juries for all trials in Circuit Court shall be composed of twelve (12) persons. Juries

for all trials in District Court shall be composed of six (6) persons.

(2) In Circuit Court, at any time before the jury is sworn, the parties with the approval

of the court may stipulate that the jury shall consist of any number less than twelve

(12), except that no jury shall consist of less than six (6) persons.

(3) A unanimous ve rdict is required in all criminal trials by jury. The agreement of at

least three-fourths (3/4) of the jurors is required for a verdict in all civil trials by

jury in Circuit Court. The agreement of at least five -sixths (5/6) of the jurors is

required for a verdict in all civil trials by jury in District Court.

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