FL · jury_instructions
Fla. Std. Jury Instr. (Civ.) 801.1
JUROR QUESTIONS DURING DELIBERATIONS
Members of the jury, I have discussed your [note] [question] with the attorneys. You have [asked the following question] [made the following request]:
(read juror’s note):
If I have not read your [note] [question] correctly, please raise your hand.
(clarify question as needed):
1. The answer is:
(respond to question):
OR
2. I am not able to [answer] [respond to] this [question] [request] because it [calls for information that is not in evidence] [is not proper to be considered in this case] [(other reason why question or request is improper)]. Your decision must be based only on the evidence presented in the trial and the law that I have given you. [If you have any other specific questions, please send another note, and I will see if I can answer it.] [(other appropriate response)].
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- floridabar.org
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-18
- Edition
- 2026-08-18
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