DE · jury_instructions
Del. P.J.I. Crim. No. 4.18
Tape Recordings and Transcripts
TAPE RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS
A written transcript of the [tape-recorded /videotaped] statement of
[witness/ defendant] has been provided to help you more clearly understand who
the speakers are and what was said. The written statement is intended to be an
accurate presentation of the actual words spoken by the [witness/defendant].
However, the [tape recording/videotape] is the best evidence of what was said.
The written transcript is not evidence. If you believe that the [tape
recording/video] conflicts with the transcript, you must disregard the transcript
and give weight to what you [heard/saw] on the [tape recording/videotape].
[You may notice that certain portions of the [tape recording/videotape] and
transcript have been deleted. Do not speculate as to what may have been deleted or
the reasons for the deletions.]
[During your deliberations, a [tape recorder/VCR] will be provided if you
wish to review the taped statement.]
Provenance
- Source
- courts.delaware.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-23
- Edition
- crim-2022-03-14
- Content hash
b4c2366b0cf3523011db691b7c29b559d0aac9148be82aff0bb054a36ab050ab
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