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Criminal

Jul. 1, 2020

Comment period set on revisions to criminal jury instructions

The Judicial Council is asking the public to comment next week on proposed revisions to California’s criminal jury instructions, including changes to felony murder liability language and definitions of great bodily injury.

The Judicial Council is asking for public comment next week on proposed revisions to California's criminal jury instructions, including changes to felony murder liability language and definitions of great bodily injury.

The public comment window for the proposed revisions opens July 8 and closes July 10.

Some attorneys said the changes -- which reflect developments in the law and public suggestions...

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