The jury consists of twelve persons except that in misdemeanors it shall consist of six persons, chosen as prescribed by law, and sworn or affirmed well and truly to try and true deliverance to make between the State of Oklahoma and the defendant whom they shall have in charge, and a true verdict to give according to the evidence. Criminal cases wherein the punishment for the offense charged is by a fine only not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be tried to the court without a jury.
R.L.1910, § 5835; Laws 1968, c. 371, § 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1969; Laws 1991, c. 15, § 3, eff. July 1, 1991.