Sixth Circuit Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions
   
 

The Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions of the District Judges Association of the Sixth Circuit produced this edition of jury instructions for use in criminal cases.

To view a section select the corresponding link to the right. Each section can be downloaded individually. The instructions are available in the following formats: WordPerfect, MS-Word, and PDF. The full version in "PDF" can be downloaded here.

NOTE: The Committee has not drafted pattern civil jury instructions.
 

The instructions below include changes made to the instructions on December 31, 2009. These instructions and commentaries generally include developments through December 1, 2009. A brief description of the changes made can be viewed here: Updates

         
  Title Page WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Resolution WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Committee Members WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Introduction WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Table of Contents WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Standard of Appellate Review WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 1.00 - General Principles WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 2.00 - Defining the Crime WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 3.00 - Conspiracy WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 4.00 - Aiding and Abetting WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 5.00 - Attempts WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 6.00 - Defenses WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 7.00 - Special Evidentiary Matters WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 8.00 Deliberations and Verdict WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 9.00 Supplemental Instructions WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 10.00 Fraud WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 11.00 Money Laundering WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 12.00 Firearms WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Chapter 13.00 False Statements to the United States Government WordPerfect MS-Word PDF
  Appendix WordPerfect MS-Word PDF