Juror incapacity; minimum number of jurors

1.917(1) Juror incapacity. In the event any juror becomes unable to act, or is disqualified, before the jury retires the remaining jurors shall continue to try the case. 1.917(2) Minimum of six jurors required. In the event more than two jurors become unable to act, or are disqualified, before the jury retires and renders a verdict, the court shall declare a mistrial. [Report 1943; amendment 1980; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]