Rule RCr 9.42 – Order of proceeding

The jury shall be sworn to try the issue after which the trial shall proceed in the following order, unless the court for special reasons otherwise directs: (a) The attorney for the Commonwealth shall state to the jury the nature of the charge and ,the evidence upon...

Rule RCr 9.40 – Peremptory challenges

(1) If the offense charged is a felony, the Commonwealth is entitled to eight (8) peremptory challenges and the defendant ,or defendants jointly to eight (8) peremptory challenges. If the Offense charged is a misdemeanor, the Commonwealth is entitled to three (3)...