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Jury Trial Form With Decimals In Michigan
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(1) Members of the jury, now it is time for me to instruct you about the law you must follow in deciding this case. (2) I will start by explaining your duties and the general rules that apply in every criminal case. (3) Then I will explain the elements of the crimes that the defendant is accused of committing.
Rule 2.119 Motion Practice (2) The moving party must affirmatively state that he or she requested opposing counsel's concurrence in the relief sought on a specified date, and that opposing counsel has denied or not acquiesced in the relief sought, and therefore, that it is necessary to present the motion.
For jury instructions to be effective, they must be clear and simple. Sentences should be short; instruc- • tions should contain no more than a few sentences, cover only one topic, and be directly related to the circumstances of the case (they should not be abstract statements of the law).
A request to be excused from jury service must be received by the Jury Department no later than 5 days before the start of your jury term. Excuse requests will be reviewed and decided by a federal judge. You will be notified once a decision is made. You are not considered excused until you are notified.
After the jury instructions are read and/or given to the jury, the jury will retire to the jury room to deliberate. During deliberations, the jury will discuss the evidence, examine exhibits, review testimony, etc.
We suggest that jurors dress in business casual attire. Jeans, sneakers, torn or tattered clothing are not appropriate.
Jury instructions are directions from the judge to the jury regarding the applicable law specific to the case being tried. They serve as a guide to assist the jurors in understanding the legal and factual issues and in reaching a verdict.
1.101. These rules are the "Michigan Court Rules of 1985." An individual rule may be referred to as "Michigan Court Rule __________," and cited by the symbol "MCR __________." For example, this rule may be cited as MCR 1.101.