Federal law does not specify the number of jurors required in cases that are brought to trial before a jury at common law.

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Historically, a jury consisted of 12 persons. Many states and some federal courts have rules of procedure that provide for smaller juries in both criminal and civil cases. Federal law does not specify the number of jurors-only the types of cases that may be brought to trial before a jury at common law.

Federal Law Does Not Specify the Number of Jurors Required