3002. Official Policy or Custom Explained (42 U.S.C. § 1983)

3002. "Official Policy or Custom" Explained (42 U.S.C. § 1983) Instruction No 1 Request by Plaintiff Given as Proposed Refused Withdrawn Request by Defendant Given as Modified Requested by Given on Court's Motion Judge Instruction No 1 "Official [policy/custom]" means: [insert one of the following:] [A rule or regulation approved by the [city/county]'s legislative body;] [or] [A policy statement or decision that is officially made by the [city/county]'s lawmaking officer or policymaking official;] [or] [A custom that is a permanent, widespread, or well-settled practice of the [city/county];] [or] [An act or omission approved by the [city/county]'s lawmaking officer or policymaking official.] ________________________________________________________________________________ New September 2003; Revised June 2012; Renumbered from CACI No. 3008 December 2012