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Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee


Colorado Jury Instructions—Criminal (2023)

As part of its commitment to promote equal access to Colorado’s system of justice, the Colorado Supreme Court has published COLJI-Crim. (2023) on this website. To access the 2023 model jury instructions, click on the appropriate photo below (either PDF or MS Word); for older versions, see the links toward the bottom of the page. Please note that, due to the size of the files, it may take a moment for the documents to open. The 2023 edition was posted online on February 23, 2024.

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Picture of first page of COLJI-Crim 2023 Picture of first page of COLJI-Crim 2023

(For low-vision users, click here for PDF and click here for MS Word.)

E-mail address: mcjic@judicial.state.co.us

Reporter's Online Update: April 4, 2024

Order Reauthorizing the Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee (August 8, 2019)

Order Reauthorizing the Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee (September 29, 2017)

Order Reauthorizing the Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee (June 22, 2016)

Order Reauthorizing the Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee (September 18, 2014)

Order Establishing the Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee (October 11, 2011)

Committee Meeting Minutes: December 1, 2023October 27, 2023December 9, 2022November 18, 2022August 26, 2022; February 18, 2022January 28, 2022December 3, 2021November 12, 2021March 12, 2021January 29, 2021November 20, 2020; February 21, 2020November 22, 2019December 6, 2018October 25, 2018; January 18, 2018; November 16, 2017; October 19, 2017; January 19, 2017; November 17, 2016; October 20, 2016; September 22, 2016; June 16, 2016; April 21, 2016; February 18, 2016; January 21, 2016; November 19, 2015; October 15, 2015; September 17, 2015; June 18, 2015; May 21, 2015; April 16, 2015; January 15, 2015; August 21, 2014; July 17, 2014; June 19, 2014; May 15, 2014; April 17, 2014; March 20, 2014; February 20, 2014; January 16, 2014; November 21, 2013October 17, 2013September 8, 2013August 15, 2013July 18, 2013June 20, 2013May 16, 2013March 21, 2013February 21, 2013January 17, 2013; November 15, 2012October 18, 2012September 20, 2012August 16, 2012July 19, 2012June 21, 2012May 17,2012April 19, 2012March 15, 2012February 16, 2012January 19, 2012; November 17, 2011

 

Users may still access the older versions of the instructions via the following links:

2022: PDF; MS Word (posted online on January 27, 2023)

2021: PDF; MS Word.

2020: PDFMS Word.

2019: PDFMS Word.

2018: PDF; MS Word.

2017: PDF; MS Word.

2016: PDF; MS Word.

2015: PDF; MS Word.

2014: PDF; MS Word.

To access the archived chapters of COLJI-Crim. (2008)©, please scroll down:

Table of Contents for Archived Copy of COLJI-Crim. (2008)  Ch. 4-2 Burglary
Preface Ch. 4-3 Robbery
Ch. A General Directions Ch. 4-4 Theft
Ch. B Jury Orientation Ch. 4-5 Trespass and Criminal Mischief
Ch. C General Instructions Ch. 5 Offense Involving Fraud and Forgery
Ch. D Evidentiary Instructions Ch. 6 Incest, Child Abuse and Wrongs to Children
Ch. E Concluding General Instructions Ch. 6.5 Crimes Against At-Risk Adults and Juveniles
Ch. F Definitions Ch. 7-7 Sexual Conduct in Penal Institutions
Ch. G1 Culpability Ch. 8-1 Accessory
Ch. G2 Inchoate Offenses:  Attempt and Conspiracy Ch. 8-2 Escape and Offenses Relating to Custody
Ch. H Affirmative Defenses Ch. 9-1 Stalking (Public Peace and Order)
Ch. I Sanity Ch. 12 Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons
Ch. J General Interrogatory Form and Verdict Form Ch. 18 Offenses Relating to Controlled Substances
Ch. 3-1 Homicide and Related Offenses Ch. 42 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch. 3-2 Assault and Related Offenses  
Ch. 3-3 Kidnapping and Related Offenses  
Ch. 3-4 Unlawful Sexual Behavior  
Ch. 4-1 Arson  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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