Section 35-37-1-1 - Venire called; number of jurors(a) The jury venire called by a court may be used in civil or criminal cases.(b) If a defendant is charged with: (1) murder or a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felony, the jury shall consist of twelve (12) qualified jurors unless the defendant and prosecuting attorney agree to a lesser number; or(2) any other crime, the jury shall consist of six (6) qualified jurors.Amended by P.L. 158-2013, SEC. 391, eff. 7/1/2014.As added by Acts1981 , P.L. 298, SEC.6.