Criminal Jury Instructions (CALCRIM)

CALCRIM-2022-02

Criminal Jury Instructions: Revisions, Revocations, and Additions

Summary: New and revised jury instructions reflecting recent developments in the law and user suggestions. Please note that the proposed changes to CALCRIM Nos. 540A and 730 include citation to People v. Garcia (2022) 82 Cal.App.5th 956 [299 Cal.Rptr.3d 131] in the bench notes. A petition for review is pending in this case (as of November 18, 2022). If the California Supreme Court grants review, the committee intends to remove this citation from the proposed changes.

Deadline: Review and submit comments by Monday, January 4, 2023 at, 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

California Courts web site: http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm