jury trial

noun

: a trial that is decided by a jury

I demand my right to a jury trial.

Examples of jury trial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bayne, who trains in jiujitsu and Krav Maga self-defense, said extensive jury trial experience has prepared him to be an effective judge. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

The lawsuit seeks damages, interest and legal expenses for alleged violations of federal securities laws, along with a jury trial. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Parkinson has appealed to the Circuit Court and will have a jury trial in 2027. — Jennifer L. Brinkley, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

The jury trial in the case of a Southeast Michigan man accused of murder in the deaths of his three young boys is expected to last for 30 days. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for jury trial

• denial
• mistrial
• posttrial
• pretrial
• retrial
• dial
• rial
• thiol
• vial
• sensorial

Legal Definition

jury trial

noun

: a trial in which a jury serves as the trier of fact

called also trial by jury

compare bench trial

Note: The right to a jury trial is established in the U.S. Constitution, but it is not an absolute right. The Supreme Court has stated that petty crimes (as those carrying a sentence of up to 6 months) do not require trial by jury. The right to a jury trial in a criminal case may be waived by the “express and intelligent consent” of the defendant, usually in writing, as well as, in federal cases, the approval of the court and consent of the prosecutor. There is no right to a jury trial in equity cases. When a civil case involves both legal and equitable issues or procedure, either party may demand a jury trial (and failure to do so is taken as a waiver), but the judge may find that there is no right to a jury trial because of equitable issues or claims.