Rule 6. Jury Demand

(a) MAKING A JURY DEMAND. Any party entitled to a jury trial may demand a trial by

jury of any action by filing a jury demand, signed by the party or the party’s attorney of

record. The demand must be filed no later than the date of the initial hearing, the date

for the next hearing if the initial hearing is continued under Rule 11(b), or by a date set

by the court for good cause, and must be accompanied by:

(1) the fee provided in Civil Rule 202, unless the court has authorized the party to

proceed without payment or prepayment of costs; and

(2) a verified answer setting out the facts on which the defense is based, if the jury

demand is made by the defendant.

(b) TRANSFERRING CASE TO CIVIL ACTIONS BRANCH. If a jury trial is properly

demanded, the clerk must transfer the case to the Civil Actions Branch for an expedited

trial.

COMMENT TO 2025 AMENDMENTS

Section (b) has been amended to substitute “transferring” and “transfer” for

“certifying” and “certify” to conform with the general restyling of the Superior Court rules.

COMMENT TO 2023 AMENDMENTS

Section (a) has been amended consistent with the amendments to Rule 11(b) to

clarify when a jury demand must be filed.

This rule has been amended consistent with the stylistic changes to the civil rules.