Lancaster Cnty. C.P. Judge Leonard G. Brown III - Judge's Procedures 17

Judge Brown typically uses standard jury instructions. In his scheduling order, Judge

Brown typically requires that the parties submit proposed jury instructions on substantive

issues and proposed verdict forms or special interrogatories for the jury no later than ten

days before the trial date. Counsel should submit a copy of the proposed jury instructions

to chambers via electronic mail at Judge_Brown_Chambers@lancastercountypacourt.gov

in electronic form in MS Word format. Jury instructions need only be submitted with

respect to substantive issues in the case. Proposed instructions on procedural matters such

as the burden of proof, unanimity, and credibility are not necessary.

Each proposed instruction should be on a separate sheet of paper, double spaced, and

should include citation to specific authority. The court will not consider proposed

instructions without citation to specific legal authority. Cases and model jury instructions

that are cited should be accurately quoted and a page reference should be provided.

Counsel will have the opportunity to file supplemental points for charge during trial as

necessary. If a model jury instruction is submitted, the submitting party shall state

whether the proposed jury instruction is unchanged or modified. If a party modifies a

model jury instruction, the additions should be underlined, and deletions should be placed

in brackets.