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Model Jury Instructions

The Massachusetts Court System's jury instructions are written statements that explain the jury's role and laws that apply to the specific case.

Jury instructions give jurors a framework to help them understand how the law applies to the evidence they've heard during trial so they can use it to reach a verdict.

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John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square - 1M, Boston, MA 02108
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website.inquiries@jud.state.ma.us

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