Virginia Code § 19.2-263.2 mandates that any accurate proposed jury instruction, reflecting the applicable law, must be provided to the jury, regardless of whether it conforms to model instructions. This ensures that relevant legal points are properly communicated during trials.
It requires that any accurate proposed jury instruction must be provided to the jury, regardless of whether it matches the model instructions.
No, the law states that such instructions should not be withheld solely because they do not conform to model instructions.
Providing accurate instructions ensures that the jury correctly understands the applicable law, leading to fair and informed verdicts.
This law applies generally to criminal trials in Virginia where jury instructions are used, emphasizing the importance of accurate legal guidance.