S 399. An act to amend the Constitution to provide that a person accused of any criminal offense in Superior Court for which the state is not seeking a sentence of death may waive the right to trial by jury and instead be tried by a judge. An act to amend the Constitution to provide that a person accused of any criminal offense in Superior Court for which the state is not seeking a sentence of death may waive the right to trial by jury and instead be tried by a judge. Official Explanation of the Amendment Amendment Legislative History Implementing Legislation/Fiscal Note (Estimate of Cost) THERE WAS NO IMPLEMENTING LANGUAGE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OTHER THAN THAT IN THE TEXT OF THE AMENDMENT. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DID NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST IN THE EVENT THE AMENDMENT PASSES. Watch this space for updates on future commission meetings. The General Assembly on August 27th proposed two new amendments currently being challenged in court. Watch this space for updates on these amendments as needed. Frequently Asked Questions
