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May I have a Jury Trial on the merits of my case?
Yes. You have every right to a jury trial on the merits of your case but not in the TVB. Cases handled in the TVB are considered administrative rather than criminal. If, for some reason, you would prefer a jury trial, the case will be removed from the TVB docket, set for arraignment and that begins the criminal court process.
If you wish to exercise your right to a jury trial, you may PREARRAIGN your case at the Clerk's office. Otherwise, you may, at the TVB hearing, simply state your preference for a jury trial to the court when your case is called. The case will then be set for arraignment, a new court date will be assigned and the District Attorney will prepare a formal accusation.
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