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Law Dictionary Letter J

Jury Instructions

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

jury instructions


instructions given by the judge to the jury after all the evidence in a case has been presented, either before or after closing arguments, and before the jury begins deliberations. The instructions cover such matters as the responsibilities of the jurors, how the jurors are to go about deciding the case, and the law applicable to the case.



Source: Federal Judicial Center


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