Criminal Jury Instructions Resource Center

The Judicial Council adopted the California Criminal Jury Instructions (CALCRIM) instructions on August 26, 2005 to be effective January 1, 2006. On the same date the Judicial Council withdrew its endorsement of CALJIC by repealing Judicial Administration Standard 5. Use of these instructions is subject to rule (2.1050(e).) of the California Rules of Court. 

Criminal Jury Instructions

As adopted by the Judicial Council March 2024

User Guide

A guide on how to use the new Judicial Council Criminal Jury Instructions.

Contact Info

 

Prior Editions and Supplements

For prior jury instructions and supplements, click here.