Our PDF editor allows you to view and work with the CACI Jury Instructions document used in California civil trials. Follow these steps to access and annotate the form.
Step 1: Click the orange "Get Form Now" button to open the CACI Jury Instructions PDF in our online editor.
Step 2: Use the editing tools to highlight sections, add text notes, or mark the specific CACI instruction codes that apply to your California civil case.
Locate the CACI instruction codes applicable to your case. Instructions are organized by legal category. Common categories include negligence (CACI 400-series), contract law (CACI 300-series), and premises liability (CACI 1000-series) for California civil proceedings.
Review the standard jury instruction language approved by the California Judicial Council. Each instruction includes the applicable legal standard, optional bracketed language for special circumstances, and citations to supporting California case law.
Use the annotation tools to note relevant CACI instruction numbers, proposed modifications, and any special instructions the parties have requested. California courts allow parties to propose alternatives to standard CACI language when case facts require it.
Complete your review by verifying all selected CACI instruction codes against the court's pretrial order and the specific civil claims in your case. Confirm you are referencing the current version of the CACI instructions, as the Judicial Council updates them annually.
Step 3: Click "Done" when you have finished reviewing. You can download the CACI Jury Instructions PDF to your device or send it via email.
Step 4: Additional copies can be made at any time. Your data and annotations remain private and are never shared or displayed publicly.
