Mo. R. Crim. P. 28.03

As amended through May 1, 2024
Rule 28.03 - Objections to Instructions and Verdict Forms

Counsel shall make specific objections to instructions or verdict forms considered erroneous. No party may assign as error the giving or failure to give instructions or verdict forms unless the party objects thereto before the jury retires to consider its verdict, stating distinctly the matter objected to and the grounds of the objection. Counsel need not repeat objections already made on the record prior to delivery of the instructions and verdict forms. The objections must also be raised in the motion for new trial in accordance with Rule 29.11.

Mo. R. Crim. P. 28.03

Adopted June 13, 1979, eff. 1/1/1980. Amended Aug. 19, 1994, eff. 7/1/1995.

Committee Note - 1980

This is the same as prior Rule 20.03.