Stock Civil Preliminary Instructions (Judge Shelby) {SCPI-JS}

STOCK PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS - CIVIL (JUDGE SHELBY). This form provides standardized preliminary jury instructions used in civil trials before the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. These instructions, prepared for jurors at the start of trial, outline their duties, the trial process, evidentiary rules, impartiality requirements, and courtroom conduct. Topics include the definition of evidence, how to evaluate witnesses, juror note-taking, and restrictions on discussing or researching the case—including modern guidance about social media and online information. The document also explains the sequence of trial stages: opening statements, presentation of evidence, legal instructions, closing arguments, and jury deliberations. www.FormsWorkflow.com