The 1.2 Duty of Jury (Court Reads and Provides Written Instructions at the Beginning of Trial) is the duty of a jury to follow the instructions that the court reads and provides at the beginning of a trial. These instructions include information about the case, the charges, the laws in question, the rights of the parties, and the standard of proof required. The jury's job is to use these instructions to determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty based on the evidence presented in court. There are several types of jury instructions that can be provided by the court. These include: • Basic Instructions: These are instructions that explain the legal principles and definitions that are relevant to the case. • Specific Instructions: These are instructions that explain the evidence presented and how it should be considered by the jury. • Credibility Instructions: These are instructions that explain how to evaluate the credibility of witnesses and other evidence. • Verdict Instructions: These are instructions that explain how the jury should reach a verdict. • Closing Instructions: These are instructions that summarize the relevant laws and evidence and provide guidance to the jury when deliberating.