Rule 48 – Number of Jurors

May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Nevada

A jury must consist of eight persons, unless the parties stipulate to a different number-but a jury may not consist of fewer than four members.

Nev. R. Civ. P. 48

Last amended effective January 1, 2005; amended effective March 1, 2019.

Advisory Committee Note 2019 Amendment

Rule 48 coordinates with NRS 16.030 and the Nevada Short Trial Rules on the number of jurors. Article 1, Section 3 of the Nevada Constitution and NRS 16.190 address non-unanimous verdicts and polling, making it unnecessary to incorporate FRCP 48(b) and (c).