# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82b: Sec. 54-82b. Right to trial by jury

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82b

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82b
- **Heading:** Sec. 54-82b. Right to trial by jury
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 54 / Chapter 961 / Section 54-82b

## Text

(b) In criminal proceedings the judge shall advise the accused of his right to trial by jury at the time he is put to plea and, if the accused does not then claim a jury, his right thereto shall be deemed waived, but if a judge acting on motion made by the accused within ten days after judgment finds that such waiver was made when the accused was not fully cognizant of his rights or when, in the opinion of the judge, the proper administration of justice requires it, the judge shall vacate the judgment and cause the proceeding to be set for jury trial.

(c) In any criminal trial by a jury, except as otherwise provided by law, such trial shall be by a jury of six.

See Sec. 51-180 re criminal terms and sessions of court.

See Sec. 51-180a re special session held when an accused is confined for want of bail.

Right to jury trial discussed. 188 C. 697. Cited. 190 C. 639; 191 C. 506; 197 C. 247; 198 C. 77; 201 C. 489; 205 C. 456; 222 C. 591; 223 C. 384; 225 C. 355; 226 C. 618.

Cited. 9 CA 255; 10 CA 692; 39 CA 702; 41 CA 454; 46 CA 486. When defendant knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently waives right to a jury trial and is subsequently charged with additional crimes, if defendant again elects to waive right to a jury trial, defendant cannot complain on appeal that election for a court trial to the additional charges was compromised. 145 CA 767.

Subsec. (a):

Statute does not violate right to trial by jury under federal or state constitutions. 5 CA 434. Cited. 12 CA 481; 14 CA 816.

## Nearby sections

- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82 Sec. 54-82. Accused's election of trial by court or by jury. Number of jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82b Sec. 54-82b. Right to trial by jury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82b.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82c Sec. 54-82c. (Formerly Sec. 54-139). Prisoner's right to speedy trial on pending charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82c.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82d Sec. 54-82d. (Formerly Sec. 54-140). Dismissal of charges on failure to grant prisoner speedy trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82d.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82f Sec. 54-82f. Voir dire examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82f.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82g Sec. 54-82g. (Formerly Sec. 51-242). Peremptory challenges in criminal prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82g.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82h Sec. 54-82h. Alternate jurors in criminal cases. Peremptory challenges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82h.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82i Sec. 54-82i. (Formerly Sec. 54-22). Attendance of witnesses in criminal proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82i.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82k Sec. 54-82k. (Formerly Sec. 54-24). Recognizance; commitment; release; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82k.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82l Sec. 54-82l. Rules re speedy trial to be adopted by judges of Superior Court effective July 1, 1983.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82l.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82m Sec. 54-82m. Rules re speedy trial to be adopted by judges of Superior Court effective July 1, 1985.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82m.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82q Sec. 54-82q. Temporary restraining order prohibiting harassment of witness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82q.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82r Sec. 54-82r. Protective order prohibiting harassment of witness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82r.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82t Sec. 54-82t. Protective services for witness at risk of harm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T54_C961_S54-82t.md)

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