Erin Galliher
June 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Don't Make It a Memory Test: Let Jurors in New York Have Written Copies of the Court's InstructionsIn criminal trials conducted in New York State, judges almost never send the written jury instructions back to the jury room for the jurors to review and consult while they are deliberating. This article explains the legal history of the current practice and why, in the authors' opinion, it's time to allow judges in New York to send the written jury instructions back to the jury room in criminal cases.
By Jason P.W. Halperin and Erin Galliher
8 minute read
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