California Jury Instructions

The Official Source for California Civil and Criminal Jury Instructions

Practitioners can anticipate what will need to be proven in court when taking on new clients with the official jury instructions. These plain-English instructions cover numerous topics as approved by the Judicial Council and recommended for use by trial judges. LexisNexis has been the Official Publisher of the Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions and Judicial Council of California Criminal Jury Instructions since 2006.

California jury instructions play a critical role in trial preparation for both civil and criminal cases. By outlining the legal elements jurors must consider, these instructions help attorneys assess claims, defenses and potential outcomes early in the litigation process. Because courts across the state rely on CACI and CALCRIM, practitioners can align case strategy with what juries are instructed to evaluate at trial.

As the official source for California civil jury instructions and California criminal jury instructions, LexisNexis provides authoritative access to Judicial Council–approved content attorneys trust. From pretrial analysis through jury deliberations, these resources support clearer arguments, more efficient preparation and stronger courtroom presentations.