In all Class D and E criminal proceedings, the defendant may waive the defendant's right to jury trial and elect to be tried in the District Court, as provided by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court. [1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §16(AMD); 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §42(AFF).]
15 M.R.S. § 2114