South Carolina Harwell Boilerplate Jury Instructions are a set of standardized instructions issued by the South Carolina Supreme Court to supplement the jury instructions given by the court. They are intended to provide jurors with a clear explanation of the law, and to ensure that all juries in the state are given the same instructions. The instructions cover a variety of topics, such as the burden of proof, intent, and the elements of a crime. There are four main types of South Carolina Harwell Boilerplate Jury Instructions: Criminal Instructions, Civil Instructions, Evidence Instructions, and Special Verdict Instructions. Criminal Instructions cover topics such as self-defense, voluntary intoxication, and reasonable doubt. Civil Instructions cover topics such as negligence, breach of contract, and damages. Evidence Instructions provide guidance on the admissibility of evidence and the evaluation of witness testimony. Special Verdict Instructions provide instructions on how to answer special verdict questions.