Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases accepting applications.

The Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases is now accepting applications.

The committee is charged with updating the criminal jury instructions based on changes made to Florida law or opinions issued by the Florida or U.S. Supreme Court. All appointments are made by the chief justice. The term of membership begins January 1. The expiration dates for the members will be staggered in order to avoid a majority turnover in any one year. The committee meets at least four times per year in Tampa.

Any lawyer licensed to practice law in Florida and any member of the Florida judiciary may apply for appointment. An application form for membership...