Legislation would require 12-person juries

By: Eric Heisig//August 20, 2013//

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A Milwaukee assemblyman proposed a bill Tuesday that would require all juries in criminal cases to consist of 12 people.

The bill, introduced by state Rep. Frederick Kessler, D-Milwaukee, would remove a portion of the current law that says defendants may have their cases heard by fewer jurors.

The measure is co-sponsored by several Democrats. A Senate version of the bill has not yet been introduced.

Kessler is out of the country and was not immediately available for comment.

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