Posted: January 10, 2017
Civil Jury Instructions – Emotional Distress – Comment period expired February 25, 2017
The following proposed Model Utah Civil Jury Instructions address emotional distress:
CV1501 – Intentional infliction of emotional distress.
CV1502 – Outrageous conduct.
CV1503 – Severe or extreme emotional distress.
CV1504 – Definition of intent and reckless disregard.
CV1505 – Negligent infliction of emotional distress.
CV1506 – Definition of “zone of danger.”
Click here to view a pdf version of proposed Model Utah Civil Jury Instructions 1501-1506.
Please reference the instruction number(s) in your comments.
Posted: January 4, 2017
Criminal Jury Instructions – Controlled Substance Offenses – Comment period expired February 18, 2017
The following proposed Model Utah Criminal Jury Instructions and forms addressing controlled substance offenses have been published:
1201. Controlled Substance.
1202. Definition of Possession.
1203. Possession of a Controlled Substance.
1204. Possession with Intent to Distribute.
1205. Possession of an Altered or Forged Prescription or Written Order.
1206. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
1207. Definition of “Drug Paraphernalia.”
1208. Factors Relevant to Identifying Drug Paraphernalia.
1209. Innocent Possession.
1210. Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
1211. Mere Presence is Not Sufficient.
1212. Firearm Enhancement.
1213. Special Enhancements.
1214. Special Enhancements – Not a Defense.
1215. Relevant Definitions.
SVF 1212. Firearm Enhancement.
SVF 1214. Special Enhancements.
SVF 1202. Marijuana Possession.
Click here to review the controlled substance offenses jury instructions and the forms.
Please reference the instruction or form number(s) in your comments.
Posted: June 27, 2016
Civil Jury Instructions: Defamation (2016-08-11)
The following proposed model Utah civil jury instructions address defamation:
CV1601 – Introductory Notes to Practitioners (not to be read to the jury).
CV1602 – Elements of a Defamation Claim.
CV1603 – Definition: Publication.
CV1604A – Definition: About the Plaintiff – Public Figure or Public Official Plaintiff – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable.
CV1604B – Definition: About the Plaintiff – Private Plaintiff – Matter of Public Concern – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable.
CV1604C – Definition: About the Plaintiff – Private Plaintiff – No Matter of Public Concern – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable – Negligence.
CV1604D – Definition: About the Plaintiff – Private Plaintiff – No Matter of Public Concern – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable – Strict Liability.
CV1604E – Definition: About the Plaintiff – Connection to Plaintiff is Unreasonable.
CV1605 – Definition: False Statement.
CV1606 – Definition: Opinion.
CV1607 – Definition: Defamatory.
CV1608 – Conditional Privilege.
CV1609 – Non-actionable Statements.
CV1610 – Definition: Requisite Degree of Fault – Private Figure – Matter of Public Concern.
CV1611 – Definition: Requisite Degree of Fault –Public Official or Public Figure.
CV1612 – Group Defamation Rule.
CV1613 – Causation.
CV1614 – Presumed Damages.
CV1615 – Damages – Economic Damages.
CV1616 – Damages – Noneconomic Damages.
CV1617 – Damages – Punitive Damages – Public Figure/Official and/or Issue of Public Concern.
CV1618 – Damages – Effect of Retraction.
CV1619 – Affirmative Defense – Consent.
CV1620 – Affirmative Defense – Statute of Limitations.
Click here to view a pdf version of proposed Model Utah Civil Jury Instructions 1601-1620.
Please reference the instruction number(s) in your comments.
Posted: March 1, 2016
Criminal (2015-03-01)
The following proposed Model Utah Criminal Jury Instructions addressing sexual offenses have been published:
1601. Definitions.
1602. Sexual Abuse of a Minor.
1603. Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor.
1604. Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a 16 or 17 Year Old.
1605. Rape.
1606. Rape of a Child.
1607. Object Rape.
1608. Object Rape of a Child.
1609. Forcible Sodomy.
1610. Sodomy on a Child.
1611. Forcible Sexual Abuse.
1612. Sexual Abuse of a Child.
1613. Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child.
1614. Aggravated Sexual Assault.
1615. Consent.
1616A. Conduct Sufficient to Constitute Sexual Intercourse for Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor, Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a 16 or 17 Year Old, or Rape.
1616B. Conduct Sufficient to Constitute Sexual Intercourse for Rape of a Child.
1617. Sexual Offense Prior Conviction.
1618. Serious Bodily Injury.
SVF 1604. Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a 16 or 17 Year Old.
SVF 1613. Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child.
SVF 1614. Aggravated Sexual Assault.
SVF 1617. Sexual Offense Prior Conviction.
SVF 1618. Serious Bodily Injury.
Click here to review the sexual offenses jury instructions and special verdict forms.
Please reference the instruction number(s) in your comments.
Posted: September 1, 2015
Civil (2015-09-01)
The following proposed model Utah civil jury instructions address punitive damages:
2026. Punitive damages – Introduction.
2027. Amount of punitive damages.
2028. Punitive damages and harm to other people.
2029. Factors to consider in determining the amount of damages.
2030. Reprehensibility.
2031. Reprehensibility – Similar Conduct Toward Other People.
2032. Reprehensibility—Conduct in other states.
2033. Driving Under the Influence.
2034. Providing Controlled Substance.
Click here to view proposed Model Utah Civil Jury Instructions 2026-2034.
Please reference the instruction number(s) in your comments.