US-CA3 · jury_instructions
3d Cir. Model Jury Instr. (Criminal) 2.15
Prior Consistent Statements (F.R.E. 801(d)(1)(B))
You (just heard)(are about to hear) evidence that, before (he)(she)
testified in this trial, (name) made statements that were the same as, or similar
to, what (he)(she) said in the courtroom. You may consider evidence of this
statement in determining the facts of this case. In addition, this evidence may
help you decide whether you believe (name)’s testimony. If (name) said
essentially the same thing before trial, it may be reason for you to believe
(name)’s testimony in court.
Provenance
- Source
- ca3.uscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-19
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
- Content hash
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