Ninth Circuit Manual of Model Jury Instructions—Criminal, 2022 ed. (Federal Jury Practice and Instructions)

Ninth Circuit Manual of Model Jury Instructions – Criminal simplifies and clearly states, in words of common usage and understanding, uniform jury instructions for criminal cases. The instructions fully and accurately state the law without needless repetition and are organized in a sequential format to facilitate rapid assembly and reproduction of a complete jury charge in a case, suitable for submission to the jury in written form. Topics include:

• Criminal and preliminary instructions
• Instructions in the course of trial
• Instructions at the end of a case
• Consideration of particular evidence
• Responsibility
• Specific defenses
• Jury deliberations
• Offenses under Title 18
• Offenses under other titles
• Table of statutes and cases

• Suggestions for improving juror understanding of instructions
• A design that promotes uniformity of instructions
• Useful for judges and counsel
• Alternative instructions to fit the evidence of the case