As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 6.063 - JURY INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES; ELECTRONIC COPY REQUIRED(1) In all criminal jury trials, the parties shall submit all requested jury instructions and verdict form to the court not less than five judicial days prior to trial. This requirement is in addition to the requirements of UTCR 6.060 and UTCR 6.070.(2) Concurrently, each party must also submit to the court an electronic copy of all requested jury instructions and verdict form. The electronic copy must be in jury-ready form. The electronic copy shall be in Microsoft Word format. This rule applies to all Oregon Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions requested as well as any special instructions requested. This copy must be emailed to the assigned judge's judicial assistant, unless otherwise directed by the court.(3) For good cause shown, a party may request relief from the requirements of this rule.Amended effective 2/1/2024.