What is an instruction to the jury?

An instruction to the jury is a set of rules and guidelines handed down from the judge to the jury before they begin their deliberations. In Indiana, jurors must be instructed on the law applicable to the case, the facts in the case, and the application of the law to the facts. The jury is expected to understand the instructions as they are written and be able to make an informed decision based on the instruction. When giving instructions to the jury, the judge will make sure that each side has been given an equal opportunity to present their case and is allowed to explain each element of the case. The judge will also explain the burden of proof in the case, which could include a requirement that the jury must decide whether a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge will also explain that any witness must be credible and may be cross-examined by the opposing attorney. The instruction to the jury should also include what types of evidence is admissible, including any evidence that may have been excluded by the judge or evidence that has been presented by either side. The jury should also be instructed on how to interpret and apply the evidence presented to them. Finally, the jury should be instructed on what type of verdict they should return (guilty or not guilty) based on their deliberations.

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