CT · jury_instructions
Conn. Crim. Jury Instr. 2.2-5
Self-Represented Defendant
New, June 12, 2009
Note: This instruction should be given either at the beginning of the trial or at any time during
the trial when a defendant has decided on self-representation.
<Insert as appropriate:>
• The defendant has decided to represent (himself/herself) in this trial, rather than being
represented by an attorney.
• The defendant has decided to continue this trial representing (himself/herself), and is no
longer represented by <name of attorney>.
(He/She) has a constitutional right to do so. (His/Her) decision to proceed without an attorney
has no bearing on whether (he/she) is guilty or not guilty, and you are not to draw any inference
unfavorable to the defendant from the exercise of (his/her) right to represent (himself/herself).
[<If standby counsel has been appointed:> <Name of attorney>, a lawyer, will be seated at the
counsel table with the defendant. The defendant may at any time consult with Atty. <_____>.]
Provenance
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- jud.ct.gov
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- 2026-08-23
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- 2026-08-23
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