Preliminary Instructions Before Trial, or Pre-Trial Instructions, are instructions given to a jury prior to the actual trial. These instructions are meant to explain the trial process, provide guidance on the role of the jury, and inform the jury of their obligations and responsibilities during the trial. Common Pre-Trial Instructions include: — Jury Selection: Explaining the selection process and the role of the attorneys. — Duty of the Jury: Explaining the duties and responsibilities of the jury, such as listening to the evidence, considering the testimony, and following the law. — Opening Statements: Explaining the purpose and content of opening statements. — Closing Arguments: Explaining the purpose and content of closing arguments. — Deliberations: Explaining the process of jury deliberation, such as how the jury should reach a verdict, the role of the jury foreperson, and the importance of considering the evidence. — Sequestration: Explaining the jury's sequestration and the rules of the sequestration. — Verdict: Explaining the process of reaching a verdict, the obligations of the jury, and the consequences of a hung jury.