Criminal jury instructions panel needs members.

The Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases is now accepting applications for membership.

The committee is charged with updating the criminal jury instructions based on changes made to Florida statutes and opinions issued by the Florida district courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, or the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee usually meets four times a year in the Central Florida area. All appointments are made by the chief justice.

Any lawyer licensed to practice law in Florida may apply for appointment. An application form for membership may be found at...