Materials
About Jury Instructions
- These are read to the Jury before they decide the case.
- The instructions explain the law.
- The instructions also explain the Jury's duties.
How are they Helpful?
- If you have a jury trial:
- You will submit which instructions you want to be read.
- These are a good starting point for that work.
- Explain the Law
- They were written for non-lawyers.
- They may help you better understand the law.
- They help you plan what it takes to win the case.
Legal Research is Hard
You may want to consider hiring a lawyer to do this part of the case for you. In the contact options below, select Find a Laywer to start that search. Or, you can search for a nearby clinic or legal aid organization. Take a look at the Event Calendar for classes and ask-a-lawyer events. Finally, try stopping by a nearby law library for help using legal resources.