Wenesday, June 7th, 2006

In re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases

SC05-1961

The Court considers changes to jury instructions to be given in criminal trials where testimony is provided through interpreters or translators. Under the proposals, jurors would be directed to consider only the evidence provided through the interpreter or translator, even if they speak the language themselves. Jurors who question the accuracy of the interpretation are to notify the judge by raising their hand and are not to discuss the issue with other jurors.

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In re: Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases

SC05-1999

The Court considers changes to jury instructions to be given in civil trials where testimony is provided through interpreters or translators. Under the proposals, jurors would be directed to consider only the evidence provided through the interpreter or translator, even if they speak the language themselves. Jurors who question the accuracy of the interpretation are to notify the judge by raising their hand and are not to discuss the issue with other jurors

Statewide impact