In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases - Report 2016-06

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court authorized the publication and use of several amended and newly adopted standard jury instructions in criminal cases, including instructions 8.22(a), 10.9, 10.10, 13.1, and 21.7, after exercising its constitutional jurisdiction. The Court noted it expressed no opinion on the correctness of the instructions and cautioned that parties may still seek alternative instructions.