Rule 42-24. Modification of Instructions for Correction or Clarification

The judicial authority, after exceptions to the charge, or upon its own motion, may recall the jury to the courtroom and give it additional instructions in order to:

(1) Correct or withdraw an erroneous instruction;

(2) Clarify an ambiguous instruction; or

(3) Instruct the jury on any matter which should have been covered in the original instructions.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 860.)