Section 29A.270 - Right to jury trial(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.Effective:1/2/1978
Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 1, effective 6/17/1978. -- Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 38, effective1/2/1978.