No. 25-7202October Term 2025DismissedUpdated Sep 12, 2026
Twelve-member felony juries
Hausch v. Florida
Case status
Where it stands
The case ended without a full Supreme Court ruling on the merits.
Question presented
Whether a person charged with a felony in state court has the right to trial by a twelve-member of jury under the Sixth Amendment?
Timeline
Briefing
What it's about
Kurt N. Hausch asked the Supreme Court to consider whether the Sixth Amendment requires 12-person juries in state felony trials. The Court denied his petition, declining review without deciding that question.
Impact
The denial leaves the Florida Fourth District judgment in place in Hausch's case. It does not establish a nationwide Supreme Court answer for people charged with felonies in state courts.
What's next
This Supreme Court proceeding has ended. The Florida Fourth District judgment remains operative in Hausch's case.
What did the Supreme Court do in Hausch v. Florida?
The Court denied Hausch's request for review. It did not decide the Sixth Amendment question about 12-person state felony juries.
What does Hausch v. Florida mean for people charged with felonies in Florida?
The denial leaves the Florida Fourth District judgment in place for Hausch. It does not create a new nationwide rule on jury size.
What happens next in Hausch v. Florida?
The Supreme Court case is over. No Supreme Court oral argument or merits decision will follow in this proceeding.
Is a 12-person jury requirement now the law after Hausch v. Florida?
No Supreme Court decision in this case established such a requirement. The Court declined review without deciding the issue.
Documents
Activity
AI analysis generated: Case Briefing
AI analysis generated: Decision Record
Brief added: Petition
Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.