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Non 2C
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Approved 9/14/98 Page 1 of 1 NOTE-TAKING BY JURORS1 (Instructions: Post-Evidence) You are to resolve the factual disputes in this case based upon the evidence presented, which consists of the testimony of witnesses and any exhibits which have been …
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Non 2C
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Approved 6/10/13 Page 1 of 1 PARTIAL VERDICTS1 Members of the jury, you have indicated to the Court that you have reached a partial verdict. I must instruct you that your partial verdict(s) will be final, and not subject to reconsideration, even if you …
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Non 2C
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Approved 4/16/12 PLAYBACK OF TESTIMONY1 Members of the jury, you have requested a playback of the testimony of [name of witness(es)]. The recorded testimony has been played for you. In your deliberations, you are instructed to consider all of the evidence …
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Non 2C
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Approved 11/28/88 A. POLYGRAPH-FAVORABLE1 I instruct you that the expert's opinion testimony as to the results of (his/her) examination merely indicates that at the time (he/she) questioned the defendant, in (his/her) expert opinion, the defendant was …
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Non 2C
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Approved 11/28/88 Page 1 of 2 B. POLYGRAPH-UNFAVORABLE1 A general rule of evidence is that witnesses can testify only as to facts known by them. This rule ordinarily does not permit the opinion of a witness to be received as evidence. However, an …
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Non 2C
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Approved 10/26/92 PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE This defendant(s), as are all defendants in criminal cases, is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. That presumption continues throughout the whole trial of the case and even …
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Non 2C
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Approved 5/23/94 PRIOR CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS OF WITNESSES (NOT DEFENDANT)1 Evidence, including a witness' statement or testimony prior to the trial, showing that at a prior time a witness has said something which is inconsistent with the witness' …
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Non 2C
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Revised 9/12/16 Page 1 of 3 PROOF OF OTHER CRIMES, WRONGS, OR ACTS1 (N.J.R.E. 404(b)) The State has introduced evidence that the defendant [OR] [Describe the evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts2 offered by the State.] Normally, such evidence is not …
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Non 2C
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Approved 5/22/00 PROOF OF OTHER CRIMES, WRONGS, OR ACTS - DEFENSIVE USE1 (N.J.R.E. 404b) The defense has introduced evidence that: [OR] You are about to hear evidence that: [Describe the evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts2 offered by the defense.] …
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Non 2C
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Revised 2/24/97 REASONABLE DOUBT The prosecution must prove its case by more than a mere preponderance of the evidence, yet not necessarily to an absolute certainty. The State has the burden of proving the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Some …
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Non 2C
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Approved 10/24/94 Page 1 of 2 RECANTING WITNESS (SUBSTANTIVE) [NOTE: Use this charge only where the party calling a witness offers the witness's prior inconsistent statement as substantive evidence.] Evidence has been presented showing that at a prior …
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Non 2C
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Approved 12/5/94 RECANTING WITNESS1 (NEUTRALIZATION ONLY) [NOTE: Use this charge only where the party calling a witness is surprised by the inconsistent testimony and it is inadmissible under N.J.R.E. 803a(1) (A). See separate charge.] Evidence has been …
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Non 2C
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Approved 6/10/13 Page 1 of 1 RECESS INSTRUCTIONS DURING JURY DELIBERATIONS Members of the Jury, we will now recess for the day. You must cease your deliberations until you return here [insert day] at [insert time] and I instruct you to resume your …
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Non 2C
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Approved 10/6/14 REDACTED RECORDED STATEMENT OF DEFENDANT1 There is for your consideration in this case a (written)(recorded) statement allegedly made by the defendant. It is your function to determine whether or not the statement was actually made by the …
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Non 2C
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Approved 1/11/93 STATE OF MIND1 [Select Appropriate] Purpose/knowledge/intent/recklessness/negligence is/are condition(s) of the mind which cannot be seen and can only be determined by inferences from conduct, words or acts. A state of mind is rarely …
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Non 2C
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Approved 4/13/92 Page 1 of 2 STATEMENT BY DEFENDANT (WHERE ADMISSIBLE FOR CREDIBILITY PURPOSES ONLY)1 We have in this case an oral/written statement (MARKED EXHIBIT ) alleged to have been made by the defendant. This statement has been introduced by the …
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Non 2C
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Revised 6/14/10 Page 1 of 2 STATEMENTS OF DEFENDANT1 There is for your consideration in this case a (written, recorded or oral)2 statement allegedly made by the defendant. It is your function to determine whether or not the statement was actually made by …
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Non 2C
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Approved 11/7/05 Page 1 of 4 STATEMENTS OF DEFENDANT (WHEN COURT FINDS POLICE INEXCUSABLY FAILED TO ELECTRONICALLY RECORD STATEMENT)1 A. Charge to be Given When State Offers Statement as Direct Evidence of Defendant’s Guilt2: There is for your …
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Non 2C
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Approved 2/14/05 STIPULATIONS1 1. The parties have agreed to certain facts. The jury should treat these facts as undisputed, i.e., the parties agree that these facts are true. 2. As with all evidence, undisputed facts can be accepted or rejected by the …
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Non 2C
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Revised 1/6/92 TESTIMONY OF CHARACTER WITNESS1 Evidence of good character or reputation of an accused is always competent in the trial of a criminal action, and is entitled to be considered by you. You, the jury, should consider all of the relevant …