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Criminal model jury instructions for use in the District Court

Revised June 2026
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Front matter

Open PDF file, 98.83 KB,  0001 Title and copyright pages (English, PDF 98.83 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 102.06 KB,  0002 Introduction by Chief Justice Lynda M. Connolly (English, PDF 102.06 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open DOCX file, 45.4 KB,  0003 Jury Instructions Table of Contents (English, DOCX 45.4 KB)

Recent Revision June 2026

Open PDF file, 50.87 KB,  0004 Drafting a plain language jury instruction (English, PDF 50.87 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 23.57 KB,  0005 Chart of required jury instructions (English, PDF 23.57 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open DOCX file, 56.69 KB,  0006 Alphabetical Index (English, DOCX 56.69 KB)

Recent revision June 2026

Open PDF file, 109.51 KB,  Motor Vehicle Homicide Instructions Index (English, PDF 109.51 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 110.62 KB,  Breaking/Entering Instructions Index (English, PDF 110.62 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 104.61 KB,  Credit Card Fraud Instructions Index (English, PDF 104.61 KB)

Issued March 2023

Instructions before and during trial

Open PDF file, 276.07 KB,  1.100 Impaneling the jury (English, PDF 276.07 KB)

Recent Revision August 2023

Open PDF file, 172.94 KB,  1.120 Preliminary instruction to jury before trial (English, PDF 172.94 KB)

Recent Revision March 2019

Open PDF file, 38.81 KB,  1.130 Discussion prohibited (English, PDF 38.81 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 18.94 KB,  1.140 Alternate preliminary instruction to jury before trial (English, PDF 18.94 KB)

Recent Revision 1989

Open PDF file, 14.5 KB,  1.160 Notetaking by jurors (English, PDF 14.5 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 45.77 KB,  1.180 Questions to witnesses from jurors (English, PDF 45.77 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 9.57 KB,  1.200 Recordation of proceedings (English, PDF 9.57 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 10.82 KB,  1.220 Lengthy bench or lobby conferences (English, PDF 10.82 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 14.5 KB,  1.240 Separation of the jury (English, PDF 14.5 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 14.08 KB,  1.260 Extraneous publicity (English, PDF 14.08 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 9.94 KB,  1.270 Use of interpreter (English, PDF 9.94 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 17.69 KB,  1.275 Interpreter assistance to deaf juror (English, PDF 17.69 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 17.47 KB,  1.280 Before a view (English, PDF 17.47 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 15.77 KB,  1.300 Multiple defendants; evidence admitted against one defendant only (English, PDF 15.77 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 150.27 KB,  1.320 Withdrawn case against codefendant; withdrawn charges against defendant (English, PDF 150.27 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 132.92 KB,  1.325 Defendant's absence midtrial (English, PDF 132.92 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 32.61 KB,  1.340 Preliminary identification instruction (English, PDF 32.61 KB)

Recent Revision November 2015

Open PDF file, 135.07 KB,  1.360 Disruptive defendant (English, PDF 135.07 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

General final instructions

Open PDF file, 14.22 KB,  2.100 Function of the judge (English, PDF 14.22 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 248.41 KB,  2.120 Function of the jury; what is evidence; credibility of witnesses (English, PDF 248.41 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 10.99 KB,  2.140 Function of counsel (English, PDF 10.99 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 25.52 KB,  2.160 Presumption of innocence; burden of proof; unanimity (English, PDF 25.52 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 30.89 KB,  2.180 Proof beyond a reasonable doubt (English, PDF 30.89 KB)

Recent Revision January 2015

Open PDF file, 34.61 KB,  2.220 What is evidence; stipulations; judicial notice (English, PDF 34.61 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 30.16 KB,  2.240 Direct and circumstantial evidence (English, PDF 30.16 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 87.29 KB,  2.250 Motive (English, PDF 87.29 KB)

Issued June 2022

2.260 Replaced by 2.120

Replaced by 2.120 March 2019.

Open PDF file, 40.47 KB,  2.280 Lesser included offenses (English, PDF 40.47 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 54.51 KB,  2.300 Multiple charges (English, PDF 54.51 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 57.62 KB,  2.320 Multiple incidents or theories in one count (specific unanimity) (English, PDF 57.62 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 85.87 KB,  2.340 Joint representation (English, PDF 85.87 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 209.94 KB,  2.360 Reprimand of counsel (English, PDF 209.94 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

Open PDF file, 77.03 KB,  2.380 Pro se defendant; discharge of counsel (English, PDF 77.03 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 105.5 KB,  2.400 Announced witness does not testify (English, PDF 105.5 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 177.93 KB,  2.420 Reducing the jury, selection of the foreperson, and sending out the jury (English, PDF 177.93 KB)

Recent Revision July 2024

Open PDF file, 89.99 KB,  2.440 Before and after supplemental instructions (English, PDF 89.99 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 124.41 KB,  2.460 When jurors cannot agree (English, PDF 124.41 KB)

Recent Revision 1989

Open PDF file, 99 KB,  2.480 Seating of alternate juror (English, PDF 99 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 134.91 KB,  2.490 When a verdict does not appear to be unanimous (English, PDF 134.91 KB)

Issued July 2024

Open PDF file, 126.79 KB,  2.500 Taking the verdict and discharging the jury (English, PDF 126.79 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 155.64 KB,  2.520 Imposing sentence (English, PDF 155.64 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 84.42 KB,  2.540 Subsequent offense (G.L. c. 278, s. 11A) (English, PDF 84.42 KB)

Recent Revision May 2011

Open PDF file, 92.34 KB,  2.541 [One prior offense verdict slip] (English, PDF 92.34 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 93.37 KB,  2.542 [Several prior offenses verdict slip] (English, PDF 93.37 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Definitions and proofs - final instructions

Open PDF file, 112.07 KB,  3.100 Inferences (English, PDF 112.07 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 111.69 KB,  3.120 Intent (English, PDF 111.69 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 160.25 KB,  3.140 Knowledge (English, PDF 160.25 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 194.72 KB,  3.160 License or authority (G.L. c. 278, s. 7) (English, PDF 194.72 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 124.51 KB,  3.180 Negligence (English, PDF 124.51 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 56.77 KB,  3.200 Operation of a motor vehicle (English, PDF 56.77 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 192.83 KB,  3.210 Motor vehicle (English, PDF 192.83 KB)

Recent Revision July 2024

Open PDF file, 139.78 KB,  3.220 Possession (English, PDF 139.78 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 80.06 KB,  3.230 Transferred intent (English, PDF 80.06 KB)

Recent Revision June 2018

Open PDF file, 101.65 KB,  3.240 Presumption (English, PDF 101.65 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

Open PDF file, 196.79 KB,  3.260 Prima facie evidence (English, PDF 196.79 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

Open PDF file, 130.53 KB,  3.280 Public way (G.L. c. 90, s. 1) (English, PDF 130.53 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

Evaluation of evidence - final instructions

Open PDF file, 148.48 KB,  3.500 Absent witness (English, PDF 148.48 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 117.65 KB,  3.520 Admission by silence (English, PDF 117.65 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 193.59 KB,  3.540 Credibility of witnesses: Children and individuals with cognitive and/or intellectual differences (English, PDF 193.59 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 130.06 KB,  3.560 Confessions and admissions (humane practice) (English, PDF 130.06 KB)

Recent Revision June 2018

Open PDF file, 51.83 KB,  3.570 Evidence with redacted material (English, PDF 51.83 KB)

Recent Revision June 2018

Open PDF file, 185.6 KB,  3.580 Consciousness of guilt (English, PDF 185.6 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 51.77 KB,  3.600 Defendant does not testify (English, PDF 51.77 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 130.55 KB,  3.610 Authentication of digital evidence (English, PDF 130.55 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 147.62 KB,  3.620 Excluded question; stricken evidence (English, PDF 147.62 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 119.82 KB,  3.640 Expert witness (English, PDF 119.82 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 52.09 KB,  3.660 First complaint (English, PDF 52.09 KB)

Recent Revision March 2017

Open PDF file, 113.66 KB,  3.680 Impeachment by prior conviction of a crime (G.L. c. 233, s. 21) (English, PDF 113.66 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 44.02 KB,  3.700 Impeachment by prior inconsistent statement; rehabilitation by prior consistent statement (English, PDF 44.02 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 135.13 KB,  3.720 Mug Shots/Fingerprints/DNA (English, PDF 135.13 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 120.47 KB,  3.740 Omissions in police investigations (English, PDF 120.47 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open PDF file, 128.47 KB,  3.760 Other bad acts by defendant (English, PDF 128.47 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 75.64 KB,  3.780 Prior trial (English, PDF 75.64 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 131.73 KB,  3.800 Reputation of defendant (English, PDF 131.73 KB)

Recent Revision 1989

Open PDF file, 36.81 KB,  3.820 Unrecorded custodial interrogation (English, PDF 36.81 KB)

Recent Revision May 2014

Open PDF file, 151.87 KB,  3.840 Consideration of business records (English, PDF 151.87 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 145.76 KB,  3.860 Unrecorded police encounter (English, PDF 145.76 KB)

Recent Revision June 2023

Open PDF file, 163.78 KB,  3.880 Lost or destroyed exculpatory evidence (English, PDF 163.78 KB)

Recent Revision June 2023

Open PDF file, 162.51 KB,  3.900 Intentionally not recorded exculpatory evidence (English, PDF 162.51 KB)

Recent Revision June 2023

Open PDF file, 140.03 KB,  3.920 Photographs and evidence with emotional impact (English, PDF 140.03 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 166.92 KB,  3.940 Gang affiliation (English, PDF 166.92 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

General offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 139.44 KB,  4.100 Accessory before the fact (G.L. c. 274, s. 2) (English, PDF 139.44 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 171.45 KB,  4.120 Attempt (G.L. c. 274, s. 6) (English, PDF 171.45 KB)

Recent Revision March 2023

Open PDF file, 117.31 KB,  4.140 Compounding or concealing a felony (G.L. c. 268, s. 36) (English, PDF 117.31 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 207.56 KB,  4.160 Conspiracy (G.L. c. 274, § 7) (English, PDF 207.56 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 113.84 KB,  4.180 Corporate criminal responsibility (English, PDF 113.84 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 195.71 KB,  4.200 Aiding or abetting (English, PDF 195.71 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 156.09 KB,  4.300 Soliciting another to commit a crime (G.L. c. 274, § 8) (English, PDF 156.09 KB)

Issued October 2024

Motor vehicle and OUI offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 98.78 KB,  5.100 Attaching wrong plates to conceal identity (G.L. c. 90, s. 23) (English, PDF 98.78 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 98 KB,  5.120 False statement in license application (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [2][a]) (English, PDF 98 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 254.81 KB,  5.140 Motor vehicle homicide (felony – OUI liquor and recklessness) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G(a)) (English, PDF 254.81 KB)

Recent Revision March 2023

Open PDF file, 214.73 KB,  5.142 Motor vehicle homicide (felony – OUI drugs and recklessness) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [a]) (English, PDF 214.73 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 194.15 KB,  5.144 Motor vehicle homicide (felony – >.08 BAC and recklessness) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [a]) (English, PDF 194.15 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 241.74 KB,  5.146 Motor vehicle homicide (felony – OUI liquor and negligence) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [a]) (English, PDF 241.74 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 214.17 KB,  5.148 Motor vehicle homicide (felony – OUI drugs and negligence) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [a]) (English, PDF 214.17 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 195.23 KB,  5.150 Motor vehicle homicide while operating > .08 BAC and negligence (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [a]) (English, PDF 195.23 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 183.71 KB,  5.156 Motor vehicle homicide felony and recklessness (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [c]) (English, PDF 183.71 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 214.16 KB,  5.160 Motor vehicle homicide (misdemeanor - negligence) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [b]) (English, PDF 214.16 KB)

Recent Revision March 2023

Open PDF file, 230.15 KB,  5.162 Motor vehicle homicide (misdemeanor - OUI liquor) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [b]) (English, PDF 230.15 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 197.16 KB,  5.164 Motor vehicle homicide (misdemeanor - OUI drugs) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [b]) (English, PDF 197.16 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 175.97 KB,  5.166 Motor vehicle homicide (misdemeanor > .08 BAC) (G.L. c. 90, § 24G [b]) (English, PDF 175.97 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 68.23 KB,  5.180 Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [2][a]) (English, PDF 68.23 KB)

Recent Revision March 2017

Open PDF file, 67.23 KB,  5.190 Leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [2][a½][1]) (English, PDF 67.23 KB)

Recent Revision June 2016

Open PDF file, 87.59 KB,  5.200 Operating after suspension or revocation of license (G.L. c. 90, § 23) (English, PDF 87.59 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 129.04 KB,  5.220 Operating an uninsured motor vehicle (G.L. c. 90, § 34J) (English, PDF 129.04 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 180.05 KB,  5.240 Operating negligently so as to endanger (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [2][a]) (English, PDF 180.05 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 167.2 KB,  5.260 Operating recklessly (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [2][a]) (English, PDF 167.2 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 89.61 KB,  5.300 Operating with a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [1]) (English, PDF 89.61 KB)

Recent Revision June 2016

Open PDF file, 34.19 KB,  5.301 [Verdict slip] (English, PDF 34.19 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 134.19 KB,  5.305 Endangering a child while operating with a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater (English, PDF 134.19 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 214.63 KB,  5.310 Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor (G.L. c. 90, § 24) (English, PDF 214.63 KB)

Recent Revision March 2023

Open PDF file, 30.57 KB,  5.311 [Verdict slip] (English, PDF 30.57 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 135.25 KB,  5.315 Endangering a child by operating a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (G.L. c. 90, § 24V) (English, PDF 135.25 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 248.78 KB,  5.400 Operating under the influence of drugs (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [1]) (English, PDF 248.78 KB)

Recent Revision July 2024

Open PDF file, 227.53 KB,  5.500 Operating under the influence of liquor / .08 causing serious injury (English, PDF 227.53 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 102.03 KB,  5.501 Sample jury verdict slip - OUI causing serious injury (English, PDF 102.03 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 207.22 KB,  5.510 Operating under the influence of drugs causing serious injury (English, PDF 207.22 KB)

Issued October 2024

Open PDF file, 36.93 KB,  5.520 Failure to have ignition interlock device (G.L. c. 90, § 24S[a]) (English, PDF 36.93 KB)

Recent Revision May 2014

Open PDF file, 32.87 KB,  5.530 Disabling an ignition interlock device (G.L. c. 90, § 24T[a]) (English, PDF 32.87 KB)

Recent Revision May 2014

Open PDF file, 122.07 KB,  5.600 Operating without being licensed (G.L. c. 90, § 10) (English, PDF 122.07 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 172.24 KB,  5.620 Refusing to obey a police officer giving a false name or address to a police officer (G.L. c. 90, § 25) (English, PDF 172.24 KB)

Recent Revision March 2023

Open PDF file, 126.46 KB,  5.640 Road racing (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [2][a]) (English, PDF 126.46 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 122.56 KB,  5.660 Use of vehicle without authority (G.L. c. 90, § 24 [2][a]) (English, PDF 122.56 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 194.32 KB,  5.700 Operating a boat with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or greater (G.L. c. 90B, § 8[a][1]) (English, PDF 194.32 KB)

Recent Revision May 2017

Open PDF file, 158.41 KB,  5.710 Operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (G.L. c. 90B, § 8 [a][1]) (English, PDF 158.41 KB)

Recent Revision May 2017

Open PDF file, 174.44 KB,  5.750 OUI while license suspended for OUI (bifurcated) (English, PDF 174.44 KB)

Issued July 2024

Open PDF file, 182.11 KB,  5.760 OUI while license suspended for OUI (unbifurcated) (English, PDF 182.11 KB)

Issued July 2024

Offenses against the person - final instructions

Open PDF file, 35.04 KB,  6.100 Affray (G.L. c. 277, § 39) (English, PDF 35.04 KB)

Recent Revision May 2014

Open PDF file, 57.89 KB,  6.120 Assault (G.L. c. 265, § 13A[a]) (English, PDF 57.89 KB)

Recent Revision July 1997

Open PDF file, 62.27 KB,  6.121 [Verdict slip] (English, PDF 62.27 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 182.83 KB,  6.140 Assault and battery (G.L. c. 265, § 13A) (English, PDF 182.83 KB)

Recent Revision June 2019

Open PDF file, 185.21 KB,  6.160 Assault and battery causing serious bodily injury (G.L. c. 265, § 13A[b][i]) (English, PDF 185.21 KB)

Recent Revision December 2019

Open PDF file, 194.77 KB,  6.180 Assault and battery on a person protected by an abuse prevention order (G.L. c. 265, § 13A[b][iii]) (English, PDF 194.77 KB)

Recent Revision June 2019

Open PDF file, 187.99 KB,  6.200 Assault and battery on a pregnant woman (G.L. c. 265, § 13A[b][ii]) (English, PDF 187.99 KB)

Recent Revision June 2019

Open PDF file, 195.24 KB,  6.205 Assault and battery to intimidate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability (G.L. c. 265, § 39[a]) (English, PDF 195.24 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 195.82 KB,  6.206 Assault to intimidate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation gender identity, or disability (G.L. c. 265, § 39[a]) (English, PDF 195.82 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 179.53 KB,  6.207 Damage to property to intimidate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability (G.L. c. 265, § 39[a]) (English, PDF 179.53 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open DOCX file, 33.38 KB,  6.210 Assault and battery on a police officer or public employee (G.L. c. 265, § 13D) (English, DOCX 33.38 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 247.58 KB,  6.215 Assault and battery on a correction officer or correctional facility employee (G.L. c. 127, § 38B) (English, PDF 247.58 KB)

Issued September 2022

Open PDF file, 221.16 KB,  6.217 Assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator or attendant, or health care provider (G.L. c. 265, § 13I) (English, PDF 221.16 KB)

Issued October 2024

Open PDF file, 182.75 KB,  6.220 Assault and battery on a child under 14 causing bodily injury (G.L. c. 265, § 13J(b)(para. 1)) (English, PDF 182.75 KB)

Recent Revision June 2019

Open PDF file, 175.96 KB,  6.230 Wantonly or recklessly permitting (substantial) bodily injury to a child under 14 (G.L. c. 265, § 13J(d) para. 3 and 4) (English, PDF 175.96 KB)

Recent Revision December 2019

Open PDF file, 43.08 KB,  6.240 Wantonly or recklessly permitting another to commit an assault and battery on a child under 14 causing bodily injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 3][second part]) (English, PDF 43.08 KB)

Recent Revision May 2011

Open PDF file, 42.31 KB,  6.250 Wantonly or recklessly permitting substantial bodily injury to a child under 14 (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 4][first part]) (English, PDF 42.31 KB)

Open PDF file, 42.99 KB,  6.260 Wantonly or recklessly permitting another to commit an assault and battery on a child under 14 causing substantial bodily injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 4][second part]) (English, PDF 42.99 KB)

Recent Revision May 2011

Open PDF file, 57.56 KB,  6.270 Assault on family or household member (G.L. c. 265, § 13M) (English, PDF 57.56 KB)

Recent Revision March 2015

Open PDF file, 199.44 KB,  6.275 Assault and battery on family or household member (G.L. c.265, § 13M) (English, PDF 199.44 KB)

Recent Revision June 2019

Open PDF file, 191.67 KB,  6.280 Assault and battery on an elder or disabled person (G.L. c.265, § 13K(a 1/2)) (English, PDF 191.67 KB)

Issued June 2019

Open PDF file, 188.69 KB,  6.281 Assault and battery on an elder or disabled person causing bodily injury (G.L. c.265, § 13K(b)) (English, PDF 188.69 KB)

Issued June 2019

Open PDF file, 196.72 KB,  6.282 Assault and battery on an elder or disabled person causing serious bodily injury (G.L. c.265, § 13K(c)) (English, PDF 196.72 KB)

Issued June 2019

Open PDF file, 190.75 KB,  6.290 Caretaker who wantonly or recklessly permits (serious) bodily injury to an elder or disabled person (G.L. c. 265 § 13K(d) and (e)) (English, PDF 190.75 KB)

Issued December 2019

Open PDF file, 179.57 KB,  6.295 Caretaker who wantonly or recklessly abused, neglected or mistreated an elder or disabled person (G.L. c.265, § 13K(d 1/2)) (English, PDF 179.57 KB)

Issued November 2019

Open PDF file, 206.22 KB,  6.300 Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (G.L. c. 265, § 15A) (English, PDF 206.22 KB)

Recent Revision December 2019

Open PDF file, 29.21 KB,  6.301 [Verdict slip] (English, PDF 29.21 KB)

Recent Revision January 2013

Open PDF file, 191.95 KB,  6.305 Assault by means of a dangerous weapon (English, PDF 191.95 KB)

Issued June 2022

Open PDF file, 159.69 KB,  6.320 Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][i]) (English, PDF 159.69 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

Open PDF file, 226.79 KB,  6.340 Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a child under 14 (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][iv]) (English, PDF 226.79 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open PDF file, 159.64 KB,  6.360 Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person protected by an abuse prevention order (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][iii]) (English, PDF 159.64 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open PDF file, 139.79 KB,  6.380 Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon on a pregnant woman (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][ii]) (English, PDF 139.79 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open PDF file, 157.35 KB,  6.390 Strangulation or suffocation (G.L. c. 265, § 15D) (English, PDF 157.35 KB)

Recent Revision March 2023

Open PDF file, 169.84 KB,  6.400 Custodial interference by relative (G.L. c. 265, s. 26A) (English, PDF 169.84 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 104.69 KB,  6.500 Indecent assault and battery (G.L. c. 265, s. 13H) (English, PDF 104.69 KB)

Recent Revision June 2018

Open PDF file, 88.67 KB,  6.520 Indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 (G.L. c. 265, s. 13B) (English, PDF 88.67 KB)

Recent Revision June 2018

Open PDF file, 222.59 KB,  6.530 Secretly photographing or videotaping a nude or partially nude person (G.L. c. 272, § 105[b]) (English, PDF 222.59 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 177.71 KB,  6.535 Secretly photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveilling a person’s intimate parts under or around clothing (G.L. c. 272, § 105[b]) (English, PDF 177.71 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 228.39 KB,  6.540 Reckless endangerment of a child under 18 (G.L. c. 265, s. 13L) (English, PDF 228.39 KB)

Recent Revision May 2011

Open PDF file, 135.15 KB,  6.560 Enticing a child under 16 (G.L. c. 265, § 26C) (English, PDF 135.15 KB)

Recent Revision May 2011

Open PDF file, 162.62 KB,  6.570 Kidnapping (G.L. c. 265, § 26 (clauses 1 & 2)) (English, PDF 162.62 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 159.57 KB,  6.575 Kidnapping by trickery or deceit (inveigle) (G.L. c. 265, § 26 (clause 3)) (English, PDF 159.57 KB)

Issued November 2021

Abuse-related offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 173.53 KB,  6.600 Annoying and accosting persons of the opposite sex (G.L. c. 272, § 53) (English, PDF 173.53 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 258.46 KB,  6.620 Civil rights violations (G.L. c. 265, s. 37) (English, PDF 258.46 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 180.37 KB,  6.640 Criminal harassment (G.L. c. 265, s. 43A) (English, PDF 180.37 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 128.83 KB,  6.660 Harassing or obscene telephone calls or electronic communications (G.L. c. 269, § 14A) (English, PDF 128.83 KB)

Recent Revision May 2011

Open PDF file, 167.6 KB,  6.680 Stalking (G.L. c. 265, § 43) (English, PDF 167.6 KB)

Recent Revision July 2024

Open PDF file, 183.69 KB,  6.690 Stalking in violation of a protection order (G.L. c. 265, § 43 [b]) (English, PDF 183.69 KB)

Issued July 2024

Open PDF file, 193.71 KB,  6.700 Threat to commit crime (G.L. c. 275, §§ 2-4) (English, PDF 193.71 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 186.84 KB,  6.720 Violation of an abuse prevention order (G.L. c. 209A, § 7) (English, PDF 186.84 KB)

Recent Revision December 2019

Open PDF file, 191.67 KB,  6.740 Violation of a harassment prevention order (G.L. c. 258E, § 9) (English, PDF 191.67 KB)

Recent Revision December 2019

Open PDF file, 166.84 KB,  6.800 Distribution of partially nude, nude, or sexual images (English, PDF 166.84 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Public order offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 180.56 KB,  7.100 Bail jumping (G.L. c. 276, § 82A) (English, PDF 180.56 KB)

Recent Revision 1989

Open PDF file, 196.57 KB,  7.120 Common nightwalker (G.L. c. 272, § 53) (English, PDF 196.57 KB)

Recent Revision 1989

Open PDF file, 156.67 KB,  7.140 Deriving support from earnings of a prostitute (G.L. c. 272, § 7) (English, PDF 156.67 KB)

Recent Revision June 2019

Open PDF file, 217.8 KB,  7.160 Disorderly conduct (G.L. c. 272, § 53) (English, PDF 217.8 KB)

Recent Revision 1989

Open PDF file, 208.15 KB,  7.170 Disorderly conduct: Voyeurism/“Peeping Tom” cases only (G.L. c. 272, § 53) (English, PDF 208.15 KB)

Issued July 2024

Open PDF file, 250.78 KB,  7.180 Disseminating obscene matter; possessing obscene matter to disseminate (G.L. c. 272, § 29) (English, PDF 250.78 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 241.59 KB,  7.190 Dissemination of a visual image of a nude or partially nude person or the sexual or intimate parts of a person or a child under or around their clothing (G.L. c. 272, § 105(c)) (English, PDF 241.59 KB)

Issued October 2024

Open PDF file, 111.41 KB,  7.200 Disturbing the peace (G.L. c. 272, § 53) (English, PDF 111.41 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 53.92 KB,  7.210 Wilful interference with a fire fighting operation (G.L. c. 268, § 32A) (English, PDF 53.92 KB)

Recent Revision May 2014

Open PDF file, 41.65 KB,  7.220 Escape (G.L. c. 268, § 16) (English, PDF 41.65 KB)

Recent Revision June 2016

Open PDF file, 271.76 KB,  7.240 Failing to register as a sex offender (G.L. c. 6, § 178H) (English, PDF 271.76 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 149.36 KB,  7.250 Willful and malicious communication of false information or silent calls to public safety answering points (English, PDF 149.36 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 50.73 KB,  7.260 False report of a crime (G.L. c. 269, § 13A) (English, PDF 50.73 KB)

Recent Revision May 2014

Open PDF file, 137.74 KB,  7.270 Cruelty to animals (G.L. c. 272, § 77) (English, PDF 137.74 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 170.57 KB,  7.280 Fighting animals (G.L. c. 272, § 94) (English, PDF 170.57 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open PDF file, 207.06 KB,  7.300 Giving false name upon arrest (G.L. c. 268, § 34A) (English, PDF 207.06 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 141.89 KB,  7.320 Illegal lottery (G.L. c. 271, § 7) (English, PDF 141.89 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 111.99 KB,  7.340 Indecent exposure (G.L. c. 272, § 53) (English, PDF 111.99 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 196.17 KB,  7.360 Intimidating a witness, juror, court official or law enforcement officer (G.L. c. 268, § 13B) (English, PDF 196.17 KB)

Recent Revision September 2022

Open PDF file, 83.97 KB,  7.365 Intentionally misleading an investigator in a criminal investigation (G.L. c. 268, §13B) (English, PDF 83.97 KB)

Recent Revision June 2018

Open PDF file, 145.35 KB,  7.370 Interfering with a police officer (English, PDF 145.35 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 139.45 KB,  7.380 Lewd, wanton and lascivious act (G.L. c. 272, § 53) (English, PDF 139.45 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 170.12 KB,  7.400 Open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior (G.L. c. 272, § 16) (English, PDF 170.12 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 37 KB,  7.410 Furnishing alcohol to a minor (G.L. c. 138, § 34) (English, PDF 37 KB)

Recent Revision May 2014

Open PDF file, 165.16 KB,  7.420 Possession of fireworks (G.L. c. 148, § 39) (English, PDF 165.16 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open PDF file, 9.37 KB,  7.440 Registering bets (G.L. c. 271, s. 17) (English, PDF 9.37 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 177.12 KB,  7.460 Resisting arrest (G.L. c. 268, s. 32B) (English, PDF 177.12 KB)

Recent Revision August 2023

Open PDF file, 14.39 KB,  7.480 Sexual conduct for a fee (G.L. c. 272, s. 53A) (English, PDF 14.39 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 19.38 KB,  7.500 Unnatural and lascivious act (G.L. c. 272, s. 35) (English, PDF 19.38 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

Open PDF file, 14.28 KB,  7.520 Use of telephone for betting (G.L. c. 271, s. 17A) (English, PDF 14.28 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 156.7 KB,  7.540 Possession of child pornography (G.L. c. 272, s. 29C) (English, PDF 156.7 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 163.69 KB,  7.560 Wiretapping (English, PDF 163.69 KB)

Recent Revision February 2024

Open PDF file, 183.83 KB,  7.580 Tampering with Record for Official Proceeding (English, PDF 183.83 KB)

Issued July 2024

Firearms and weapons offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 238.1 KB,  7.600 Possession of a firearm without license outside home or business (G.L. c. 269, § 10(a)) (English, PDF 238.1 KB)

Recent Revision June 2026

Open DOCX file, 43 KB,  7.600A – Possession of a (firearm) (rifle) (shotgun) without a license outside home or business (G.L. c. 269, § 10)a)) (English, DOCX 43 KB)

Issued June 2026. Instructions are for offenses committed prior to October 2, 2024.

Open DOCX file, 49.03 KB,  7.610 Possession of a loaded firearm without a license outside of home or business [G.L. c. 269, s. 10(n)] (English, DOCX 49.03 KB)

Recent Revision June 2026

Open DOCX file, 43.66 KB,  7.610A Possession of a loaded firearm without a license outside home or business (G.L. c. 269, § 10(n)) (English, DOCX 43.66 KB)

Issued June 2026. Instructions are for offenses committed prior to October 2, 2024.

Open PDF file, 117.93 KB,  7.611 Possession of a loaded firearm without a license - sample jury verdict slip (English, PDF 117.93 KB)

Recent Revision July 2023

Open PDF file, 199.77 KB,  7.620 Possession of a (firearm) (rifle) (shotgun) at home or business (G.L. c. 269, s. 10 [h]) (English, PDF 199.77 KB)

Recent Revision July 2023

Open PDF file, 192.66 KB,  7.625 Possession of ammunition [G.L. c. 269, s. 10(h)] (English, PDF 192.66 KB)

Recent Revision July 2023

Open PDF file, 157.93 KB,  7.630 Improper Storage of a Firearm [G.L. c. 140, s. 131L] (English, PDF 157.93 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 164.09 KB,  7.635 Failure to surrender a revoked or suspended license to carry firearms or firearm identification card, or a firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun [G.L. c. 269, s. 10(i)] (English, PDF 164.09 KB)

Issued September 2022

Open PDF file, 24.83 KB,  7.640 Defacing firearm serial number; receiving a firearm with a defaced serial number (G.L. c. 269, s. 11C) (English, PDF 24.83 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open DOCX file, 37.12 KB,  7.650 Possession of firearm in a prohibited area (G.L. c. 269, § 10(k)) (English, DOCX 37.12 KB)

Issued June 2026

Open PDF file, 22.52 KB,  7.660 Possession of firearm with defaced serial number during felony (G.L. c. 269, s. 11B) (English, PDF 22.52 KB)

Recent Revision June 2005

Open PDF file, 180.89 KB,  7.665 Discharging of a firearm within 500 feet of a building [G.L. c. 269, s. 12E] (English, PDF 180.89 KB)

Issued September 2022

Open DOCX file, 29.92 KB,  7.667 Discharge of a firearm and striking a building (G.L. c. 269, § 12G) (English, DOCX 29.92 KB)

Issued June 2026

Open PDF file, 194.76 KB,  7.670 Carrying a loaded firearm while under the influence [G.L. c. 269, s. 10H] (English, PDF 194.76 KB)

Recent Revision June 2022

Open PDF file, 183.9 KB,  7.680 Carrying certain dangerous weapons (G.L. c. 269, s. 10 [b]) (English, PDF 183.9 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 18.21 KB,  7.700 Carrying a dangerous weapon when arrested (G.L. c. 269, s. 10 [b]) (English, PDF 18.21 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 221.16 KB,  7.750 Possession, use, or placement of hoax device (G.L. c. 266, § 102 (b)) (English, PDF 221.16 KB)

Issued October 2024

Drug offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 176.78 KB,  7.800 Distribution, manufacturing, or cultivating a controlled substance other than marijuana (G.L. c. 94C, s.s. 32-32D) (English, PDF 176.78 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 172.85 KB,  7.810 Distribution of marijuana (English, PDF 172.85 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 167.53 KB,  7.815 Furnishing marijuana to person under 21 (English, PDF 167.53 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 177.53 KB,  7.820 Possession of a controlled substance other than marijuana (English, PDF 177.53 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 185.19 KB,  7.825 Possession of marijuana (English, PDF 185.19 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 140.32 KB,  7.830 Possession with intent to distribute controlled substance other than marijuana (English, PDF 140.32 KB)

Issued November 2021

Open PDF file, 213.3 KB,  7.835 Possession with intent to distribute marijuana (English, PDF 213.3 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 20.47 KB,  7.840 Sale of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to sell drug paraphernalia (G.L. c. 94C, s. 32I) (English, PDF 20.47 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 32.29 KB,  7.841 Definition of drug paraphernalia (G.L. c. 94C, s. 1) (English, PDF 32.29 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 130.84 KB,  7.860 School zone drug violation (G.L. c. 94C, s. 32J) (English, PDF 130.84 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 142.99 KB,  7.870 Park or playground drug violation (English, PDF 142.99 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 120.88 KB,  7.900 Conspiracy to violate the drug laws (G.L. c. 94C, § 40) (English, PDF 120.88 KB)

Issued December 2019

Property offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 209.91 KB,  8.100 Breaking And Entering a (Building) (Ship) (Vessel) (Vehicle) in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit A Felony (G.L. c. 266, s. 16 Part 1) (English, PDF 209.91 KB)

Recent Revision March 2023

Open PDF file, 205.97 KB,  8.102 Breaking and Entering a (Building) (Ship) (Vessel) (Vehicle) with Intent to Commit a Felony Putting a Person Therein in Fear (G.L. c. 266, § 17 Part II) (English, PDF 205.97 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 172.27 KB,  8.104 Breaking and Entering in the Daytime to a (Building) (Ship) (Vessel) (Vehicle) with Intent to Commit Felony (No Person Therein Being Put in Fear) (G.L. c. 266, § 18 Part II) (English, PDF 172.27 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 167.28 KB,  8.106 Breaking and Entering (Daytime or Nighttime) with Intent to Commit a Misdemeanor (G.L. c. 266, § 16A) (English, PDF 167.28 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 178.76 KB,  8.108 Entering (Without Breaking) a (Building) (Ship) (Vessel) (Vehicle) in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony Putting a Person Therein in Fear (G.L. c. 266, § 17 Part I) (English, PDF 178.76 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 178.78 KB,  8.110 Entering without Breaking a Dwelling in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony (No Person Therein Being Put in Fear) (G.L. c. 266, § 18 Part I) (English, PDF 178.78 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 167.67 KB,  8.112 Breaking Into, Burning, Injuring, or Destroying a Safe, Vault, or Other Depository with Intent to Commit a Larceny or Felony (G.L. c. 266, § 16 Part II) (English, PDF 167.67 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 15.95 KB,  8.120 Burning insured property (G.L. c. 266, s. 10) (English, PDF 15.95 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 16.12 KB,  8.140 Burning personal property, motor vehicle, etc. (G.L. c. 266, s. 5) (English, PDF 16.12 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 164.53 KB,  8.160 Forgery (G.L. c. 267, §§ 1-8) (English, PDF 164.53 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 20.51 KB,  8.180 Possession of burglarious tools (G.L. c. 266, s. 49) (English, PDF 20.51 KB)

Recent Revision June 2006

Open PDF file, 25.51 KB,  8.200 Theft, purchase, receipt, possession or concealment of stolen motor vehicle; malicious damage to motor vehicle; stealing parts from motor vehicle taken without authority; concealing motor vehicle thief (G.L. c. 266, s. 28) (English, PDF 25.51 KB)

Recent Revision May 2017

Open PDF file, 50.16 KB,  8.220 Trespass (G.L. c. 266, s. 120) (English, PDF 50.16 KB)

Recent Revision March 2017

Open PDF file, 173.31 KB,  8.240 Uttering (G.L. c. 267, § 5) (English, PDF 173.31 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 18 KB,  8.250 Vandalism (English, PDF 18 KB)

Recent Revision May 2017

Open PDF file, 161.18 KB,  8.260 Wanton destruction of property (G.L. c. 266, § 127) (English, PDF 161.18 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 162.55 KB,  8.280 Wilful and malicious destruction of property (G.L. c. 266, § 127) (English, PDF 162.55 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 9.96 KB,  8.300 Wilful or wanton destruction of house of worship, cemetery or school (G.L. c. 266, s. 127A) (English, PDF 9.96 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Larceny offenses - final instructions

Open PDF file, 9.45 KB,  8.400 Fraudulent insurance claim (G.L. c. 266, s. 111A) (English, PDF 9.45 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 133.74 KB,  8.420 Identity fraud by posing as another (G.L. c. 266, s. 37E [b]) (English, PDF 133.74 KB)

Recent Revision July 2024

Open PDF file, 136.01 KB,  8.440 Identity fraud by obtaining personal information (G.L. c. 266, s. 37E [c] (English, PDF 136.01 KB)

Recent Revision July 2024

Open PDF file, 142.04 KB,  8.450 Identity Fraud by Possessing a Data Theft Device (English, PDF 142.04 KB)

Issued July 2024

Open PDF file, 130.69 KB,  8.460 Larceny by check (G.L. c. 266, s. 37) (English, PDF 130.69 KB)

Recent Revision September 2017

Open PDF file, 12.08 KB,  8.480 Larceny by embezzlement (G.L. c. 266, s. 30) (English, PDF 12.08 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 159.64 KB,  8.500 Larceny by false pretenses (G.L. c. 266, § 30) (English, PDF 159.64 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 185.12 KB,  8.520 Larceny by stealing (G.L. c. 266, § 30) (English, PDF 185.12 KB)

Recent Revision November 2021

Open PDF file, 110.6 KB,  8.521 [Verdict slip] (English, PDF 110.6 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 189.12 KB,  8.525 Larceny by stealing from a person 60 or older/disabled (English, PDF 189.12 KB)

Recent Revision September 2022

Open PDF file, 20.36 KB,  8.540 Larceny by stealing in a building (G.L. c. 266, s. 20) (English, PDF 20.36 KB)

Recent Revision January 2009

Open PDF file, 17.71 KB,  8.560 Larceny from the person (G.L. c. 266, s. 25 [b]) (English, PDF 17.71 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 17.58 KB,  8.580 Larceny of leased or rented personal property (G.L. c. 266, s. 87) (English, PDF 17.58 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

Open PDF file, 44.72 KB,  8.600 Receiving stolen property (G.L. c. 266, s. 60) (English, PDF 44.72 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 30.41 KB,  8.620 Shoplifting (G.L. c. 266, s. 30A) (English, PDF 30.41 KB)

Recent Revision April 2019

Open PDF file, 15.53 KB,  8.640 Unauthorized transfer of sound recordings (G.L. c. 266, s. 143A) (English, PDF 15.53 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 151.47 KB,  8.700 False Statement to Procure a Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[a]) (English, PDF 151.47 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 154.74 KB,  8.710 Larceny of a Credit Card from a Person (G.L. c. 266, § 37B(b) Part I) (English, PDF 154.74 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 154.87 KB,  8.720 Receiving a Stolen Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B(b) Part II) (English, PDF 154.87 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 159.58 KB,  8.730 Receiving a Lost or Misdelivered Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[c]) (English, PDF 159.58 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 166 KB,  8.740 Unauthorized Sale of a Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B(d) Part I) (English, PDF 166 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 167.11 KB,  8.750 Unauthorized Purchase of a Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B(d) Part II) (English, PDF 167.11 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 147.04 KB,  8.760 Unauthorized Signing of a Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[e]) (English, PDF 147.04 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 158.59 KB,  8.770 Fraudulent Use of a Forged, Expired, or Revoked Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[f]) (English, PDF 158.59 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 154.52 KB,  8.780 Obtaining Something with a Credit Card by Fraudulent Misrepresentation (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[g]) (English, PDF 154.52 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 159.46 KB,  8.790 Fraudulent Acceptance of a Credit Card by a Vendor (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[h]) (English, PDF 159.46 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 203.9 KB,  8.800 Failure to Furnish Items Purchased by Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[i]) (English, PDF 203.9 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 150.16 KB,  8.810 Receiving Something of Value Fraudulently Obtained by Credit Card (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[j]) (English, PDF 150.16 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 146.72 KB,  8.820 Falsely Reporting a Credit Card to be Lost or Stolen (G.L. c. 266, § 37B[k]) (English, PDF 146.72 KB)

Issued March 2023

Open PDF file, 234.1 KB,  8.900 Cheating and swindling (English, PDF 234.1 KB)

Issued August 2023

Open PDF file, 125.24 KB,  8.901 Cheating and swindling sample jury verdict form (English, PDF 125.24 KB)

Issued August 2023

Defense and justification

Open PDF file, 16.04 KB,  9.100 Accident (English, PDF 16.04 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 19.82 KB,  9.120 Alibi (English, PDF 19.82 KB)

Recent Revision 1989

Open PDF file, 171.25 KB,  9.140 Entrapment (English, PDF 171.25 KB)

Recent Revision August 2023

Open PDF file, 138.01 KB,  9.160 Identification (English, PDF 138.01 KB)

Recent Revision November 2015

Open PDF file, 17.28 KB,  9.180 Intoxication with alcohol or drugs (English, PDF 17.28 KB)

Recent Revision June 1995

Open PDF file, 201.91 KB,  9.200 Lack of criminal responsibility (English, PDF 201.91 KB)

Recent Revision June 2022

Open PDF file, 16.38 KB,  9.220 Mental impairment short of insanity (English, PDF 16.38 KB)

Recent Revision 1988

Open PDF file, 15 KB,  9.230 Duress (English, PDF 15 KB)

Recent Revision May 2017

Open PDF file, 19.57 KB,  9.240 Necessity (English, PDF 19.57 KB)

Recent Revision May 2017

Open PDF file, 32.43 KB,  9.250 Parental discipline (English, PDF 32.43 KB)

Recent Revision June 2016

Open PDF file, 146.9 KB,  9.260 Introduction to self-defense (English, PDF 146.9 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 505.78 KB,  9.260A to 9.263 Self-defense (full set) (English, PDF 505.78 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 213.84 KB,  9.260A Self-defense instruction index and notes (English, PDF 213.84 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 202.42 KB,  9.261 Self-defense: use of non-deadly force (English, PDF 202.42 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 213.25 KB,  9.262 Self-defense: use of deadly force (English, PDF 213.25 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 277.27 KB,  9.263 Self-defense: level of force is a matter of fact for the jury (English, PDF 277.27 KB)

Recent revision February 2026

Open PDF file, 159.49 KB,  9.264 Defense of another (English, PDF 159.49 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Open PDF file, 144.32 KB,  9.265 Defense of property (English, PDF 144.32 KB)

Recent Revision October 2024

Instructions after trial

Open PDF file, 112.75 KB,  10.100 Juror contact after trial (English, PDF 112.75 KB)

Issued June 2022

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