Pattern Jury Instruction Commission March 7-8, 2013, Meeting Agenda

Pattern Jury Instruction Commission

PATTERN JURY INSTRUCTION COMMISSION AGENDA

March 7-8, 2013

Bismarck, ND

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of October Minutes

3. Financial Report

4. Interim Activities

5. Instructions

a. NDCC 12.1-20-24 (Facilitation of Sexual Acts in Public ) - J. Vendsel

b. Admonition re: eyewitness testimony - J. Nelson

c. K - 6.15, Murder (Extreme Emotional Disturbance), K - 6.16, Extreme Emotional Disturbance - D. Lillehaug

d. Civil Employment Instructions (Whistle Blower) - P. Zuger and M. Armstrong

e. Possible revisions to K - 1.03 and C - 1.57 in light of recent changes to federal instruction - T. Kolb

f. K - 7.90 - J. Feland

g. Review of Civil JIGS to determine if any changes or additions needed:
a. Introductory Instructions - T. Kolb
b. Misc Torts - P. Zuger and M. Armstrong
c. Motor Vehicle - D. Lillehaug
d. Estates - Nelson
e. Contracts - J. Lee
f. Agency - J. Feland
g. Damages - J. Anderson
h. Eminent Domain - P. Myerchin
i. Evidence - J. Vandsel
j. Closing Instructions - J. Geiger
k. Verdict Forms - J. McEvers

6. New Business

a. E-mail from attorney re: GSI and Reckless Endangerment

b. Review PJIC Style Sheet

c. 2013-15 Staff contract

d. Time and location of June meeting (SBAND June 12-14, Bismarck)