Model Utah Jury Instructions – Published for Comment

The Utah Judicial Council invites comments about these proposed jury instructions. To view the proposed instructions, click on the link below the instruction batch. To view or submit comments, click on the "comment" button. Comments cannot be acknowledged, but all will be considered. A name and email address must be included with your comment. Comments are saved to a buffer for review before publication.

Month: October 2025

Posted: October 1, 2025

Criminal Jury Instructions – Comment Period Closes Oct. 31st, 2025

The following instruction has been amended or created. The Committee requests feedback on the proposed instruction:

SVF 1450 – Imperfect Self-Defense

CR1012 – Interlock Restricted Driver Violation

Please reference the instruction(s) in your comments. Although these instructions are subject to a comment period, they are now ready for use. The Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee will consider all comments made during the comment period and may revise the instructions as appropriate.