Posted: February 9, 2026
Criminal Jury Instructions – Ignorance or Mistake of Fact or Law; Imperfect Self-Defense – Comment Period Expires March 26, 2026
The following instructions, special verdict form, or related Committee Notes have been created or amended:
CR541 Ignorance or Mistake of Fact.
CR542 Ignorance or Mistake of Law.
SVF1450 Imperfect Self-Defense.
CR1402 Aggravated Murder Elements – Utah Code sect. 76-5-202(1).
CR1403 Aggravated Murder Elements – Utah Code sect. 76-5-202(2).
CR1451 Definition of Imperfect Self-Defense.
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. To view all MUJI Criminal instructions please visit the MUJI website – here.
The Judicial Council also encourages judges and practitioners to continuously share their experiences using any of the published instructions with the Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee. To view the Committee’s work please visit the MUJI Criminal Committee website – here.