Preliminary Instructions to Jury Panel are instructions given by the judge to the jurors before the trial begins. These instructions provide general information about the trial process, the roles of the attorneys, and the duties of the jurors. They also include information about the trial's schedule, the rules of evidence, and the verdict forms. The two types of Preliminary Instructions to Jury Panel are: 1. Background Instructions: These instructions provide jurors with an overview of the trial process. They explain the roles of the attorneys, the judge, and the jurors. They also provide a brief overview of the facts of the case and the applicable law. 2. Specific Instructions: These instructions provide jurors with more detailed information about the specific rules of evidence, jury deliberations, and the verdict forms. They also explain the jurors' duties and responsibilities, and the consequences of their actions.