Rule 30 – Instructions

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(a) Special Requests.(1)Filing Request. At the close of the evidence or at such earlier time during the trial as the court reasonably directs, any party may file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in the requests. The court may...

Rule 29.2 – Interim Commentary

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During the course of the trial, the court may permit counsel to address the jury to assist jurors in understanding the evidence that has been presented or will be presented. The trial court may place reasonable time limits on such statements and shall permit all...

Rule 29.1 – Closing Argument

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(a) State’s First Closing Argument; Waiver.(1)State’s First Closing Argument. At the close of the evidence, the state has the right to make the first closing argument to the trier of facts.(2)Waiver. If the state desires that all closing argument be...

Rule 28 – Interpreters

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The court may appoint an interpreter pursuant to section 3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 42. Costs associated with an interpreter’s services shall be assessed pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 42. All interpreter costs not covered by Supreme Court 42...