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BCR 12-3
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Rule 12-3 Jury Charge Requests and Exceptions
Article 12. Trials
Rule Text
(a) Except as provided in section (b) of this rule, all requests to charge the jury shall be numbered consecutively on separate sheets of paper and include the legal authority supporting the requested charge. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all requested charges shall be submitted to the Court in duplicate at the commencement of trial.
(b) Additional requests to charge the jury may be submitted after the commencement of trial to cover unanticipated points that arise during trial.