(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) CERTIFYING CASE TO CIVIL ACTIONS BRANCH. If a jury trial is properly demanded, the clerk must certify the case to the Civil Actions Branch for an expedited trial.Amended by Order dated May 15, 2023, effective 5/15/2023.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.
COMMENT TO 2019 AMENDMENTS
This rule has been amended consistent with the stylistic changes to the civil rules.