New York criminal juries have had 12 members since before New York was a state. In 1913, the requisite dozen heard testimony in a murder trial.
How a Verdict by a Jury of 11 People in Queens Made Legal History
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Decisions and VerdictsJury SystemKatz, Melinda RNew York StateSupreme Courts (State)
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