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Criminal Jury Instructions
Click any of the categories below to show all available instructions within that section (note: you may need to scroll to see all documents in some sections). Individual Idaho Criminal Jury Instructions are available in Word .doc format. Each category also has an Adobe .pdf All-In-One instruction file available. To save the files to your computer without opening, right-click on the instruction and select "Save Target As".
ORDERS:
August 26, 2010 In Re: Criminal Jury Instructions (updated 09/01/2010)
April 21, 2023 In Re: Criminal Jury Instructions
May 22, 2024 In Re: Death Penalty Criminal Jury Instructions
Introduction & General Directions for Use
Table of Contents
- 000 Preliminary Instructions
- All-In-One Preliminary Instructions
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- ICJI 001 Opening Comments and Voir Dire (Struck Jury)
- ICJI 002 Recess Instruction
- ICJI 003 Suggested Voir Dire Questions
- 100 Pre-Proof Instructions
- All-In-One Pre-Proof Instructions PDF(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 101 Nature of Trial
- 102 The Charge
- 103 Reasonable Doubt
- 104 Trial Procedure and Evidence
- 105 Duty of Court
- 106 Punishment Not a Concern
- 107 Note Taking
- 108 Conduct of Jurors
- 109 Personal Consideration to Each Defendant
- 110 Consider Each Count Separately
- 200 Post-Proof Instructions
- All-In-One Post-Proof Instructions(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 201 Role of Judge and Jury
- 202 Determining Facts From the Evidence and Disregarding Non-Evidence
- 203 Circumstantial Evidence – “Holder” Instruction Overruled
- 204 Concluding Remarks (How to Deliberate)
- 205 All Instructions Not Necessarily Applicable
- 206 Instructions and Exhibits
- 207 Presiding Juror
- 208 “On or About” – Explained
- 220 Verdict Form – Single Count
- 221 Instruction on Using Verdict Form – Multiple Counts and Special Circumstance
- 222 Verdict Form – Multiple Counts and Special Circumstance
- 223 Instruction on Use of Verdict Form with Questions
- 224 Verdict Form with Questions
- 225 Included Offenses – Transition
- 230 Jury Deadlock – Dynamite Instruction
- 231 Substitution of Juror After Deliberations Begin
- 232 Post Verdict Jury Instruction
- 300 Evidence and Witness
- All-In-One Evidence and Witness(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 301 Effect of Defendant’s Election Not to Testify
- 302 Credibility of Defendant as Witness
- 303 Evidence of Other Crimes
- 304 Evidence of Defendant’s Character
- 305 Union of Act and Intent
- 306 View of the Premises-Preliminary Instructions
- 307 Flight
- 308 Evidence Limited As To Purpose
- 309 Defendant’s Intent-Manifested by Circumstances
- 310 Accessory Defined
- 311 Aiders and Abetters/Principals Defined
- 312 Aiding and Abetting
- 313 Corroboration of Accomplice
- 314 Corroboration Defined
- 315 Deposition Evidence
- 316 Self-Incrimination of Witness/Privilege
- 317 Word “Defendant” Applies to Each Defendant
- 318 Impeachment – Prior Inconsistent Statement Without Oath
- 319 Impeachment – Prior Inconsistent Statements Under Oath
- 320 Use of Witness’ Prior Consistent Statements
- 321 Impeachment of a Witness By Prior Conviction
- 322 Impeachment – Defendant – Prior Offenses
- 323 Out-of-Court Statements by the Defendant
- 324 Testimony of a Child
- 325 Reprimand of Counsel
- 340 Wilful Defined
- 341 Negligence Defined
- 342 Criminal or Gross Negligence Defined
- 343 Malice Defined
- 344 Stipulation of Fact
- 345 Expert Witness Testimony
- 400 Controlled Substances
- All-In-One Pre-Proof Instructions PDF(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 401 Failure to Affix Tax Stamp
- 402A Possession of Marijuana - Felony
- 402B Possession of Marijuana
- 403 Possession of a Controlled Substance
- 403A Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver/Manufacture
- 404 Delivery of a Controlled Substance
- 405 Manufacturing a Controlled Substance
- 406A Trafficking in Marijuana
- 406B Trafficking in Cocaine
- 406C Trafficking in Methamphetamine and/or Amphetamine by Manufacturing
- 406D Trafficking in Methamphetamine and/or Amphetamine
- 406E Trafficking in Heroin
- 407 Controlled Substance – Children Present
- 408 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- 409 Delivery/Manufacture Drug Paraphernalia
- 410 Being Present Where There Are Controlled Substances
- 411 Obtaining Controlled Substance by Fraud
- 412 Possession of a Counterfeit Substance With Intent to Deliver
- 413 Creating a Counterfeit Substance
- 414 Delivery of a Counterfeit Substance
- 415 Possession of a Simulated Controlled Substance
- 415A Possession of a Simulated Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver
- 416 Distribution of a Simulated Controlled Substance
- 417 Manufacturing a Simulated Controlled Substance
- 418 Possession of an Inhalant
- 420 Fraud and Deceit (Controlled Substance) – Defined
- 421 Possession Defined
- 422 Controlled Substance Defined
- 423 Marijuana Defined
- 424 Counterfeit Substance Defined
- 425 Simulated Controlled Substance Defined
- 426 Manufacture Defined
- 427 Paraphernalia Defined
- 428 Delivery Defined
- 429 Inhalant Defined
- 440 Defense- - Valid Prescription
- 500 Taking of Property
- All-In-One Pre-Proof Instructions PDF(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 501 Robbery
- 502 Robbery – Fear Defined
- 511 Burglary
- 512 Burglary With Explosives
- 513 Burglary – Closed Vehicle/Trailer
- 514 Burglary – Knowledge of Property
- 515 Burglary – Entry
- 516 Possession of Burglarious Instruments
- 517 Tampering With A Vehicle
- 518 Unlawful Entry
- 519 Defacing Serial Numbers
- 520 Disposing of Property With Defaced Serial Numbers
- 542A Grand Theft
- 542B Petit Theft
- 543 Theft by Deception
- 544 Theft by False Promise
- 545 Theft by Extortion
- 546 Theft Defense: Extortion
- 547 Theft by Possession of Stolen Property
- 548 Theft of Lost Property
- 549 Theft by Failure to Restore Lost Property
- 550 Theft by Temporary Use of Property or Services
- 551 Theft by Unauthorized Control or Transfers
- 552 Theft by Failing to Return Rental Vehicle
- 553 Theft by Diversion of Services
- 554 Theft in Installments
- 555 Theft - Different Forms Possible
- 561 Driving a Vehicle Without the Owner’s Consent
- 561A Driving a Vehicle Without the Owner’s Consent – Felony
- 562 Intent to Appropriate or Deprive Defined
- 570 Obtain Defined
- 571 Owner Defined
- 572 Person Defined
- 573 Property Defined
- 574 Theft Defined
- 575 Value Defined
- 576 Theft Defenses
- 577 Theft Definitions
- 578 Willful Concealment
- 581 Misuse of Public Moneys – Definitions
- 582 Misuse of Public Moneys – Additional Findings
- 583 Misuse of Public Moneys – Prior Conviction
- 600 Inmate Crimes and FTA
- All-In-One Pre-Proof Instructions PDF(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 601 Escape – Felony
- 602 Escape – Misdemeanor
- 603 Escape – By Force or With Weapon
- 604 Inmate Possession of Controlled Substance
- 605 Inmate Possession/Manufacture/Delivery of Dangerous Weapon
- 606 Inmate Status
- 650 Failure to Appear
- 700 Homicide
- All-In-One Pre-Proof Instructions PDF(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 700A Punishment Not Concern, Non-Capital Case
- 700B Punishment a Concern, Capital Case
- 700C Jury Must Not Consider Penalty in Guilt Phase of Capital Case
- 701 Murder Defined
- 702 Malice Defined
- 703 Torture Defined
- 704A First Degree Murder – Malice Aforethought
- 704B First Degree Murder – Torture
- 704C First Degree Murder – Murder in Perpetrating or Attempting to Perpetrate A Felony
- 705 Second Degree Murder
- 706 Murder Once Convicted
- 707 Murder and Manslaughter Distinguished
- 708 Voluntary Manslaughter
- 709 Vehicular Manslaughter
- 711 Involuntary Manslaughter – Negligence
- 712 Involuntary Manslaughter – Negligent Use of Deadly Weapon
- 713 Involuntary Manslaughter – Perpetration of Unlawful Act
- 800 Bank Checks, Forgery and Computer Crimes
- All-In-One Pre-Proof Instructions PDF(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 801 No Funds Check
- 802 Insufficient Funds Check
- 803 Intent to Defraud Defined
- 804 Credit Defined
- 805 Intent to Defraud – Actual Loss Not Necessary
- 810 Forgery
- 811 Forgery of a Financial Transaction Card
- 820 Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card
- 820A Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card – Additional Finding
- 821 Financial Transaction Card Defined
- 822 Criminal Possession of a Financial Transaction Card or Financial Account Number
- 830 Computer Crime – Felony
- 831 Computer Crime – Misdemeanor
- 832 Computer Crimes - Definitions
- 900 Sex Offenses
- All-In-One Sex Offenses(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 901 Female Rape
- 902 Male Rape
- 904 Resistance to Rape
- 905 Implicit Threat
- 906 Charge Easily Made
- 907 Unsoundness of Mind – Consent
- 908 Unsoundness of Mind – Defined
- 909 Reasonable Belief As To Age
- 910 Defense: Victim as Spouse of Defendant
- 911 Common-Law Marriage Defined
- 912 Defense: Defendant Under Age 14
- 920 Infamous Crime Against Nature
- 921 Forcible Penetration by Foreign Object
- 922 Sexual Abuse of Child
- 923 Sexual Abuse of Child – Definitions
- 924 Sexual Exploitation of Child
- 926 Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material
- 927 Sexual Exploitation – Definitions
- 928 Sexual Battery of a Child
- 929 Lewd and Lascivious Conduct
- 930 Lewd Conduct - (Touching)
- 931 Passions Need Not Be Actually Aroused
- 932 Consent of Victim No Defense
- 938 Prostitution
- 939 Prostitution – Definitions
- 940 Patronizing a Prostitute
- 941 Patronizing a Prostitute – Enhancement
- 942A Prostitution – Special Verdict
- 942B Patronizing – Special Verdict
- 943 Interstate Trafficking in Prostitution
- 944 Procurement
- 945 Receiving Pay for Procurement
- 946 Paying for Procurement
- 947 Accepting Earnings of a Prostitute
- 949 Maintaining (Harboring) a House of Prostitution
- 950 Inducing a Minor Into Prostitution
- 952 Admitting a Minor into House of Prostitution
- 953 Human Trafficking – Additional Finding
- 960 Assault with Intent to Commit Rape
- 961 Assault with Intent to Commit Infamous Crime Against Nature
- 962 Assault with Intent to Commit Lewd Conduct
- 970 Battery with Intent to Commit Rape
- 971 Battery with Intent to Commit Infamous Crime Against Nature
- 972 Battery with Intent to Commit Lewd Conduct
- 980 Exposing Another to HIV Virus
- 981 Exposing Another to HIV Virus – Definitions
- 982 Defense: Exposing Another to HIV Virus – (Medical Advice)
- 983 Defense: Exposing Another to HIV Virus – (Consent)
- 984 Sexual Contact With Prisoner
- 984A Sexual Contact With a Parolee or Probationer
- 985 Failing to Register as Sex Offender
- 985A Failing to Register Annually as Sex Offender
- 986 Giving False Information While Registering as Sex Offender
- 987 Requirement and Duration for Registration as a Sex Offender
- 990 Sexual Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult
- 991 Sexual Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
- 1000 Driving Motor Vehicles
- All-In-One Pre-Proof Instructions(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 1000 Driving While Under the Influence
- 1002 DUI – Not a Defense to Have Lawfully Used Drugs
- 1003 Actual Physical Control Defined
- 1004 Alcohol Defined
- 1005 Commercial Motor Vehicle Defined
- 1006 Degree of Intoxication Not Necessary
- 1007 Refusal to Take Test
- 1008 DUI Enhancement – Prior Convictions or Guilty Pleas
- 1009 DUI Special Verdict Instruction – Enhancement
- 1010 Aggravated DUI
- 1011 Driving with an Open Container of Alcohol
- 1020 Driving Without Privileges
- 1021 DWP – Highway Defined
- 1022 DWP – Definition of Knowledge
- 1023 DWP Enhancement
- 1024 DWP Special Verdict Instruction – Enhancement
- 1030 Reckless Driving
- 1031 Inattentive Driving
- 1032 Felony Eluding a Peace Officer
- 1033 Eluding a Peace Officer
- 1035 Leaving Scene of Injury Accident
- 1036 Leaving Scene of Accident – Attended Vehicle
- 1037 Leaving Scene of Accident – Unattended Vehicle
- 1038 Leaving Scene of Accident – Fixtures
- 1040 Passing School Bus
- 1045 Fictitious Display
- 1050 Duty to Notify of Address Change
- 1100 Conspiracy
- 1200 Other Crimes Against Persons
- All-In-One Other Crimes Against Persons(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 1201 Assault Defined
- 1202 Assault
- 1203 Battery Defined
- 1204 Battery
- 1205 Aggravated Assault
- 1206 Deadly Weapon Defined
- 1207 Aggravated Battery
- 1208 Assault with Intent to Commit a Serious Felony
- 1209 Assault with Intent to Commit – When Intent Must Exist
- 1210 Battery with Intent to Commit a Serious Felony
- 1211 Battery With Intent to Commit – When Intent Must Exist
- 1212A Assault Upon Certain Personnel
- 1212B Battery Upon Certain Personnel
- 1212C Aggravated Assault Upon Certain Personnel
- 1212D Aggravated Battery Upon Certain Personnel
- 1212E Assault With Intent to Commit a Serious Felony Upon Certain Personnel
- 1212F Battery With Intent to Commit a Serious Felony Upon Certain Personnel
- 1212G Assault Because of an Official’s Exercise of Duties or Status
- 1212H Battery Because of an Official’s Exercise of Duties or Status
- 1212I Battery On a Present or Former Peace Officer
- 1213 Felonious Administering of Drugs
- 1214 Attempted Strangulation
- 1220 Hazing
- 1221 Hazing Defined
- 1222 Mayhem
- 1223 Cannibalism
- 1230 Kidnapping
- 1231A First Degree Kidnapping
- 1231B Second Degree Kidnapping
- 1232 Inveigle Defined
- 1233 False Imprisonment
- 1240 Child Custody Interference – Felony
- 1241 Child Custody Interference – Misdemeanor
- 1243 Injury to a Child
- 1244 Felony Injury to Children
- 1245 Desertion of a Child
- 1246 Nonsupport of a Child
- 1247 Ritualized Abuse of a Child
- 1250 Dispensing of Alcohol to Minor
- 1251 Alcoholic Liquor Defined
- 1252 Procuring Beer for Minor
- 1253 Beer Defined
- 1254 Illegal Consumption/Possession by a Minor
- 1255 Defense: Illegal Possession by a Minor
- 1256 Illegal Possession of Tobacco by a Minor
- 1257 Selling or Distributing Tobacco Products to a Minor
- 1260 Resisting/Delaying/Obstructing an Officer
- 1261 Requirements to Show “Willfulness”
- 1262 Duty to Submit to Arrest
- 1263 Defense: Defending Oneself Against Use of Excessive Force
- 1264 Public Officer and Peace Officer Defined
- 1265 Obstructing an Officer by False Report
- 1266 Intimidating a Witness
- 1270 Inhumane Treatment of Prisoner
- 1271 Poisoning
- 1272 Riot
- 1273 Riot – Felony
- 1274A Stalking in the First Degree
- 1274B Stalking in the Second Degree
- 1274C Stalking – Additional Findings
- 1275 Stalking Definitions
- 1276 Domestic Assault
- 1277 Domestic Battery
- 1278 Domestic Assault/Battery Enhancement – Prior Convictions or Guilty Pleas
- 1279A Domestic Assault In the Presence of a Child
- 1279B Domestic Battery In the Presence of a Child
- 1281 Violation of Civil Protection Order
- 1282 Violation of No Contact Order
- 1283 Violation of No Contact Order – Additional Findings
- 1285 Using Telephone to Harass
- 1290 Disturbing the Peace
- 1291 Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult – Felony
- 1292 Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult – Misdemeanor
- 1293 Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult – Felony
- 1294 Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult – Misdemeanor
- 1300 Property Damage
- 1400 Felony/Firearm
- All-In-One Felony/Firearm (.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 1401 Possession of Firearm by Felon
- 1402 Firearm Defined
- 1403 Convicted of a Felony Defined
- 1404 Defense: Prior Conviction Nullified
- 1405 Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
- 1406 Carrying a Concealed Weapon on School Property
- 1407 Defense: Delivering Children to or From School
- 1408 Defense: Hunter Safety Course
- 1409 Defense: Authorization by School District
- 1410 Defense: Requirement of Law
- 1411 Threatening Violence on School Grounds
- 1415 Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- 1451 Attempt - Elements
- 1452 Attempt - Elements of Crime Attempted
- 1453 Attempt - Substantial Step Defined
- 1454 Defense - Abandonment of Attempt.doc
- 1500 Burden of Proof of Defenses
- All-In-One Burden of Proof of Defenses (.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 1501 Limitation of Action Defense
- 1502 Alibi Defense
- 1503 Intoxication Defense
- 1504 Intoxication a Relevant Issue – Defense
- 1505 Mental Illness Defense
- 1506 Mental Illness a Relevant Issue – Defense
- 1507 Unconscious Act Defense
- 1508 Misfortune or Accident Defense
- 1509 Threats & Menaces Defense
- 1510 Ignorance or Mistake of Fact Defense
- 1511 Ignorance or Mistake of Law Defense
- 1512 Necessity Defense
- 1513 Entrapment Defense
- 1514 Justifiable Homicide Defense
- 1515 Justifiable Homicide by Officer Defense
- 1516 Excusable Homicide Defense
- 1517 Self-Defense
- 1518 Self-Defense – Reasonable Force
- 1519 Self-Defense – Duty To Retreat
- 1520 Self-Defense – Victim’s Reputation
- 1521 Self-Defense – Participants in Mutual Combat
- 1522 Defense of Property – Reasonable Force
- 1600 Sentence Enhancements
- All-In-One Burden of Proof of Defenses (.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 1601 Persistent Violator
- 1602 Use of Firearm or Deadly Weapon
- 1700 Death Penalty Sentencing Instructions
- All-In-One Death Penalty Sentencing Instructions(.pdf)
- All Instructions below are in Word (.doc)
- 1700 Death Penalty Sentencing Instructions
- Death Penalty Sentencing Instructions Introduction
- 1701 Nature of Hearing
- 1702 Evidence
- 1703 Burden of Proof
- 1704 Victim Impact Statement
- 1705 Duties of the Jury
- 1706 Defendant's Constitutional Right Not to Be Compelled to Testify
- 1707 Defendant's Right to Allocution
- 1708 Aggravating Circumstances
- 1709 Prior Murder Conviction
- 1710 Multiple Murders
- 1711 Great Risk of Death
- 1712 Murder for Remuneration
- 1713 HAC Instruction
- 1714 Utter Disregard for Human Life
- 1715 Future Dangerousness
- 1716 Duty to Consult With One Another
- 1717 Propensity
- 1718 Jury Deliberations
- 1719 Life and Death Sentence
- 1720 Duty to Consult with One Another
- 1721 Mitigation
- 1722 Jury Deliberations
- 1723 Multiple Aggravating Circumstances
- 1724 Verdict Form
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Justice Robyn M. Brody
Justice Gregory W. Moeller
Justice Colleen D. Zahn
Justice Cynthia K.C. Meyer
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Idaho Court of Appeals
Chief Judge David W. Gratton
Judge Molly J Huskey
Judge Jessica M. Lorello
Judge Michael P. Tribe
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