STMCLR 6.1
                  TRIAL BY JURY


     (1)  Any case confirmed for jury trial at the
readiness hearing shall remain set for a jury trial.

     (2)  On the last regular  judicial preceding the
trial date, the  Prosecuting Attorney, and the
defense attorney or the defendant, if appearing
pro se, shall confirm the jury trial in writing or
by telephone to the Clerk of the Court before
noon, or advise that some other disposition has been reached.

     Any party that fails to confirm a jury trial as
required will be in contempt, and will subject the
party to the imposition of terms.

     (3)  If on the date scheduled for trial, the
defendant waives his/her right to a confirmed jury
trial, whether by entry of a plea or otherwise,
the Defendant shall be responsible for payment to
the Municipal Court in the amount of the actual
costs incurred by the Municipal Court for jury fee
payments and mileage reimbursements, unless the
Judge presiding over the case specifically
determines that those fees and costs or the full
amount of those fees and costs shall not be paid
under the circumstances of the Defendant’s case.


[Adopted effective September 1, 2003]