Before jurors begin deliberation, the judge instructs them as to the applicable law. The attorneys may have the opportunity to propose specific instructions to the judge in advance. Most sets are organized by subject and cause of action. There are different sets for state and federal courts, as well as different sets for civil and criminal actions.
Some sets are for specific causes of actions.
S25 Top of Page Court Rules Court rules control the operating procedures of the court. Generally, any activity that directly involves the court will be mentioned in the court rules. Court rules vary depending upon the level and jurisdiction of the court. The official federal court rules can be found in the United States Code . The annotated rules provide cites to cases and statutes, as well as other helpful information.