§ 8-421. Minimum size of jury and array

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 8-421 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In a civil case in which a jury trial is allowed, the jury shall consist of six jurors.

(b)    If the parties in a civil case agree, a trial judge may dispense with selecting an array of at least 14 qualified jurors.

(c)    If the parties in a criminal case agree, a trial judge may dispense with selecting an array of at least 20 qualified jurors.