The right to a jury trial:
A) must be exercised in all cases
B) does not have to be exercised
C) can only be exercised if both the plaintiff and defendant agree
D) can only be exercised by the defendant
E) none of the other choices are correct

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The right to a jury trial is a constitutional right, but the decision to exercise that right is ultimately up to the defendant. A defendant may waive their right to a jury trial and instead request a bench trial (where the judge decides the verdict) or a plea bargain. Therefore, it does not have to be exercised.

The Right to a Jury Trial