In re Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases (No. -4 2005)

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court authorized revised Standard Jury Instructions 3.6(f) and 3.6(g), concerning the justifiable use of deadly and non-deadly force in criminal cases. The revisions reflect Florida's 2005 self-defense legislation, including provisions concerning stand-your-ground principles, presumptions of fear, definitions, and the absence of a duty to retreat. The Court authorized publication and use of the instructions without expressing an opinion on their legal correctness.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Florida authorized publication and use, without change, of the revised Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases 3.6(f), Justifiable Use of Deadly Force, and 3.6(g), Justifiable Use of Non-deadly Force, as set forth in the appendix.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Florida should authorize publication and use of the Committee's proposed revisions to Standard Jury Instructions 3.6(f) and 3.6(g).

Disposition

approved