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The United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal prosecutions. In civil lawsuits (disputes over money, property, and other non-criminal matters), state constitutions provide for the right to trial by jury—but this right may be limited to certain types of claims. And in order to be entitled to a trial by jury in a civil matter, a party generally must file a written request for a jury trial and pay a jury fee a reasonable time before trial.

In Nevada, the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases is protected under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that anyone accused of a crime has the right to a trial by an impartial jury. In civil cases, the Nevada Constitution provides for the right to a jury trial as well, but this right is typically limited to certain types of disputes, such as those involving legal rights and interests in property. To invoke the right to a jury trial in a civil matter in Nevada, a party must usually file a written demand for a jury trial within a specific time frame as prescribed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, which is generally not less than 30 days after the last pleading directed to such issue. Additionally, the party requesting a jury trial may be required to pay a jury fee to the court to cover the costs associated with assembling the jury.

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