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ABA Family Legal Guide

How the Legal System Works

The Civil Trial: Step by Step

Juries

Will I automatically get a jury trial if I'm constitutionally entitled to one?

No. Typically, a party must make a written demand for a jury trial. For tactical reasons, some parties may prefer to have their case decided by a judge alone.

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