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Non 2C
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Approved 5/12/14 Page 1 of 1 DEFENDANT - TESTIFYING1 IN JAIL GARB OR PRISON GARB During trial, (NAME OF DEFENDANT) testified in [jail] [prison] garb. You must not speculate about the reason the defendant is wearing such clothing. The fact that (NAME OF …
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Non 2C
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Approved 4/8/19 DELAYED DISCLOSURE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 1, 2, 3 (WHERE STATE INTRODUCES EXPERT TESTIMONY) Dr. [_____]'s testimony is offered only to explain his/her opinion that delayed complaints of sexual abuse are common, and not necessarily …
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Non 2C
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Revised 3/10/14 Page 1 of 1 DISMISSAL OF JURY Ladies and gentlemen of the jury the function you have performed is one of the most important civic duties which you will ever be called upon to fulfill. With the return of a verdict, your service in this case …
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Non 2C
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Revised 8/18/25 Page 1 of 1 EXPERT TESTIMONY As a general rule, witnesses can only testify to facts known by them. This rule ordinarily does not permit to be received as evidence the opinion of a witness who is not testifying as an expert. However, an …
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Non 2C
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Approved 2/6/12 FAILURE OF POLICE TO PRESERVE NOTES1 (effective May 27, 2011)2 You have heard testimony that ___________________ failed to preserve (his/her/their) original notes in this case. Law enforcement officers are required to preserve …
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Non 2C
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Revised 1/14/13 Page 1 of 1 FALSE IN ONE - FALSE IN ALL (A TRIAL JUDGE, IN (HIS/HER) DISCRETION, MAY GIVE THIS CHARGE IN ANY SITUATION IN WHICH (HE/SHE) REASONABLY BELIEVES A JURY MAY FIND A BASIS FOR ITS APPLICATION - SEE STATE V. ERNST, 32 N.J. 567 …
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Non 2C
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Revised 1/6/92 FINGERPRINTS There was testimony that the (law enforcement agency) had fingerprints of the defendant on file. You are not to consider that fact as prejudicing the defendant in any way. That fact is not evidence that the defendant has ever …
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Non 2C
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Revised 5/10/10 Page 1 of 2 FLIGHT1 There has been some testimony in the case from which you may infer that the defendant fled shortly after the alleged commission of the crime.2 The defendant denies any flight, (or, the defendant denies that the acts …
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Non 2C
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Revised 2/5/07 Page 1 of 3 FRESH COMPLAINT1 In this case, you heard testimony that sometime after the alleged sexual offense, (name) complained to about what had taken place. More particularly, there was testimony that... (The court should specify for the …
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Non 2C
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Revised 4/15/13 Page 1 of 1 FRESH COMPLAINT: SILENCE OR FAILURE TO COMPLAIN1 The law recognizes that stereotypes about sexual assault complainants may lead some of you to question [complaining witness’s] credibility based solely on the fact that [he or …
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Non 2C
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Approved 6/20/96 Page 1 of 1 HYPNOTICALLY REFRESHED TESTIMONY The State [the defense] has presented the testimony of [witness’s name], whose testimony it claims has been hypnotically refreshed.1 Hypnosis is a state of heightened concentration with …
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Non 2C
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Revised 7/19/12 Effective 9/4/12 IDENTIFICATION: IN-COURT IDENTIFICATION ONLY (Defendant), as part of his/her general denial of guilt, contends that the State has not presented sufficient reliable evidence to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that …
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Non 2C
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Revised 7/19/12 Effective 9/4/12 IDENTIFICATION: OUT-OF-COURT IDENTIFICATION ONLY (Defendant), as part of his/her general denial of guilt, contends that the State has not presented sufficient reliable evidence to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that …
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Non 2C
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Revised 5/18/2020 Page 1 of 12 IDENTIFICATION: IN-COURT AND OUT-OF-COURT IDENTIFICATIONS (Defendant), as part of his/her general denial of guilt, contends that the State has not presented sufficient reliable evidence to establish beyond a reasonable doubt …
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Non 2C
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Approved 10/26/15 Page 1 of 1 IDENTIFICATION: NO IN- OR OUT-OF-COURT IDENTIFICATION1 (Defendant), as part of his/her general denial of guilt, contends that the State has not presented sufficient reliable evidence to establish beyond a reasonable doubt …
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Non 2C
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Revised 1/6/92 IDENTITY - POLICE PHOTOS There are in evidence photographs that were used to identify the defendant in this case. With reference to the photographs submitted into evidence, you will notice that many or all of the photographs appeared to …
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Non 2C
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Approved 5/13/13 Page 1 of 1 INSTRUCTION REGARDING DNA EVIDENCE AND CODIS1 You have heard testimony that the DNA profile of (defendant) was contained in a scientific data base. You may not speculate as to how (defendant’s) DNA profile was entered into the …
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Non 2C
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Revised 10/24/16 Page 1 of 3 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING JUROR RESEARCH FIRST RECESS In a few minutes, you will be excused for a short break. I am now going to give you some important instructions. It is critical that you follow these instructions so please …
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Non 2C
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Approved 6/10/13 Page 1 of 1 JUDGE’S INQUIRY WHEN JURY REPORTS INABILITY TO REACH VERDICT1 You have indicated that your deliberations have reached an impasse. Do you feel that further deliberations will be beneficial or do you feel that you have reached a …
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Non 2C
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Approved 1/14/13 Page 1 of 2 JUDGE’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTING AND CHARGING ALTERNATES AND APPOINTING FOREPERSON We will now reduce the jury to twelve. The alternates will be selected at random. ____________________________. You are not excused as …