OK · constitutions
Okla. Const. art. II, § 19
Trial by jury
The right of trial by jury shall be and remain inviolate, except in civil cases wherein the amount in controversy does not exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), or in criminal cases wherein punishment for the offense charged is by fine only, not exceeding One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00). Provided, however, that the Legislature may provide for jury trial in cases involving lesser amounts. Juries for the trial of civil cases, involving more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), and felony criminal cases shall consist of twelve (12) persons. All other juries shall consist of six (6) persons. However, in all cases the parties may agree on a lesser number of jurors than provided herein.
In all criminal cases where imprisonment for more than six (6) months is authorized the entire number of jurors must concur to render a verdict. In all other cases three-fourths (3/4) of the whole number of jurors concurring shall have power to render a verdict. When a verdict is rendered by less than the whole number of jurors, the verdict shall be signed by each juror concurring therein.
History
Amended by State Question No. 354, Legislative Referendum No. 101, adopted at primary election held on July 1, 1952; State Question No. 459, Legislative Referendum No. 172, adopted at election held on Sept. 17, 1968, eff. Jan. 13, 1969; State Question No. 623, Legislative Referendum No. 277, adopted at election held on Aug. 28, 1990.
Provenance
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- oklegislature.gov
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- 2026-09-29
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- supplied-2026-09-29
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