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

Saulter is seeking a jury trial to have King permanently removed from office. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

The civil complaint, filed last week in Sacramento Superior Court, demands a jury trial, damages and restitution from the tobacco entities named in the case. — Reeti Malhotra july 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Andrews waived his right to a jury trial and had his case heard by Kane County Judge David Kliment, officials said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Stein was convicted of the charges in May, following a week-long jury trial. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 July 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.