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Instruction Packet

ByJanthony Johnson August 14, 2023April 28, 2026
  • 400.02 – Before Voir Dire (.rtf)
  • 400.04 – At the First Recess and Adjournment (.rtf)
  • 400.06 – After the Jury is Sworn (.rtf)
  • 402.01 – Duties of the Judge and Jury (.rtf)
  • 402.02 – Evidence and Rulings of the Court (.rtf)
  • 402.03 – General Instructions (.rtf)
  • 402.04 – Burden of Proof and Related Matters (.rtf)
  • 402.05 – Unanimous Verdict (.rtf)
  • 402.06 – Argument of Counsel (.rtf)
  • 405.01 – First Instruction: Specific Additional Fact (.rtf)
  • 405.02 – Explanation of Order of Proceedings: Specific Additional Fact (.rtf)
  • 405.04 – Verdict Mechanics: Specific Additional Fact (.rtf)
  • 405.06 – Argument of Counsel: Specific Additional Fact (.rtf)
  • 405.08 – Verdict Form: Specific Additional Fact (.rtf)
  • Instructions and Verdict Forms Checklist (.docx)

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  • Home
  • About MSPD
    • About MSPD
    • Director
    • Commission
    • Map of Districts
    • Offices and Contacts
    • Mission, Principles, and Guidelines
    • History of MSPD
    • Legal Divisions
      • Legal Divisions
      • Trial Division
      • Capital Litigation
      • Appellate/PCR
  • Clients and Families
    • Clients and Families
    • How to Apply for Services
    • HDS How To Guides
    • Office Locator
    • Fees for Services
    • Mo Income Tax Intercepts FAQ
    • FAQs for Clients
    • Community Resource Guide
    • Collateral Consequences Resource Guide
    • How to Check Court Dates
    • Expungement of Criminal Records
    • Juvenile Records
    • Know Your Rights
  • Careers
    • Careers
    • How to Apply
    • Vacancies
    • Working for MSPD
    • Missouri Justice Fellowship
    • Innovative Training
    • AmeriCorps & Partner Opportunities
    • Internships
    • FAQs for Employment
  • Achievements
  • MSPD News
    • MSPD News
    • Custodian of Records
    • MSPD in the News
    • Open Meeting Notices
    • Proposed Rules
    • Press Releases
    • Press Release Archives
    • Nondiscrimination Policy Statement
  • Private Counsel Opportunities
    • Private Counsel Opportunities
    • Apply to Be a Panel Attorney
    • Panel Attorney Resources
    • Expense Coverage in Private Cases
  • Online Application