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California Jury Instructions

Civil Jury Instructions Resource Center

Comprehensive, legally accurate civil jury instructions that are readily understood by the average juror.

Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI)

About
These official instructions are the culmination of years of work by the Task Force on Jury Instructions to draft comprehensive, legally accurate jury instructions that are readily understood by the average juror. The Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions regularly recommends to the Judicial Council updates, revisions, and additions to CACI.

Plain English Comparison
A comparison of selected BAJI instructions with the corresponding CACI plain English instruction.

Rules of Court
Text of Rules 10.58, 2.1050, 2.1055 regarding the approval, use, and format of the Judicial Council Civil Jury Instructions.

FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about the California Civil Jury Instructions.