In general, persons charged with a misdemeanor are entitled to trial by a six-member jury. The Defendant examines prospective jurors. Defendant exercises challenges to excuse jurors. The Jury is sworn. Defendant opens, if he wishes.
Defendant sums up.
Jury deliberates and returns verdict. Appeals from these proceedings go to the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court. In Felony cases in District Court, a defendant is entitled to a felony examination within 72 hours of the final arraignment. A felony examination is a hearing before a District Court judge to determine whether or not there is reasonable cause to believe that the defendant committed a felony and therefore should be held for the action of the grand jury. If a defendant is discharged by the District Court Judge, the Grand Jury may still hear evidence and indict the defendant.