Rule 70.02 – Instructions to Juries

(a) Requests for Instructions. Any party may, and a party with the burden of proof on an issue shall, submit written requests for instructions on the law applicable to the issues. Requests shall be submitted prior to an instruction conference or at such time as the...

Rule 69.04 – Juror Questions

(a) Upon the court’s own motion or upon motion of any party, the court may permit jurors to submit questions to witnesses. The court shall resolve any such motion before the jury is impanelled.(b) If the court permits jurors to submit questions: (1) The court...

Rule 69.03 – Juror Note-Taking

Upon the court’s own motion or upon the request of any party, the court shall permit jurors to take notes. If jurors are permitted to take notes, the court shall supply each juror with suitable materials. Jurors shall not take their notes out of the courtroom...