New York Jury Instruction - 2.2.3.2 Convicted Prisoner Alleging Deliberate Indifference To Serious Medical Need

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Constitutional Civil Right
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-2-2-3-2
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

New York Jury Instruction — 2.2.3.2 Convicted Prisoner Alleging Deliberate Indifference To Serious Medical Need is a part of the jury instruction guidelines that aim to provide guidance to juries when handling cases brought by convicted prisoners who allege deliberate indifference to their serious medical needs. This instruction embodies the legal principle that it is unconstitutional to deny or delay necessary medical treatment to prisoners, as stated in the Eighth Amendment. The purpose of this specific instruction is to educate the jury members about the legal standard required to establish deliberate indifference on the part of prison officials or personnel. In such cases, the convicted prisoner claiming deliberate indifference must prove that the defendant(s) acted with a knowing and unreasonable disregard for the prisoner's serious medical need. The jury must consider the following factors when determining deliberate indifference: 1. Serious Medical Need: The prisoner must show that they had a serious medical condition or a need for medical treatment. Examples could include conditions such as infections, broken bones, chronic illnesses, or any condition that requires professional medical attention. 2. Subjective Awareness: The jury must analyze whether the defendant(s) were subjectively aware of the prisoner's serious medical need. The defendant(s) must have had actual knowledge of the situation or a blatant disregard for obvious symptoms or conditions. 3. Deliberate Indifference: The convicted prisoner must demonstrate that the defendant(s) acted with deliberate indifference to their medical needs, meaning that they intentionally or recklessly disregarded the risk to the prisoner's health or safety. Mere negligence or medical malpractice is not enough to establish deliberate indifference. It is crucial to note that New York Jury Instruction — 2.2.3.2 Convicted Prisoner Alleging Deliberate Indifference To Serious Medical Need covers various scenarios and types of cases. Some possible different types of cases that might fall under this instruction include: 1. Failure to Provide Medication: When prison officials or personnel fail to provide prescribed medications or intentionally deny access to necessary medication for a prisoner's serious medical condition. 2. Delayed or Denied Treatment: Cases where prison officials or personnel intentionally delay or deny necessary medical treatment, resulting in the deterioration of the prisoner's health or exacerbation of their condition. 3. Inadequate Facilities or Specialist Access: Instances where prison authorities fail to provide adequate medical facilities or prevent a prisoner from accessing specialized medical care when it is essential for their condition. 4. Ignoring Obvious Symptoms: Situations where prison officials or personnel blatantly disregard obvious symptoms of a serious medical condition, leading to aggravated harm or unnecessary suffering. 5. Non-Disclosure of Medical History: Cases in which prison authorities fail to timely disclose a prisoner's medical history or withhold relevant medical information required for proper treatment. It is important for the jury to consider all the evidence presented and apply the legal standard provided in this New York Jury Instruction when deciding whether the defendant(s) demonstrated deliberate indifference to a convicted prisoner's serious medical need.