The Law Mind

– Jury; Unanimous Verdict

S.D. Ind. Local Rule 47-4

(a) Number of Jurors. Each civil jury must have at least 6 members, unless the law requires otherwise. (b) Additional Jurors. The court in its discretion may impanel up to 4 additional jurors. If it impanels additional jurors, the court may allow the parties additional peremptory challenges. (c) Unanimous Verdict Required. Regardless of the number of jurors, the jury’s verdict must be unanimous and be rendered by at least six jurors.
Official source: https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/Local%20Rules%207-1-26.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23