Maricopa Arizona Jury Instruction — 2.2.3.2 Convicted Prisoner Alleging Deliberate Indifference To Serious Medical Need is a specific legal instruction used in Maricopa, Arizona courtrooms to guide the jury's decision-making process in cases involving convicted prisoners who claim deliberate indifference to their serious medical needs. This instruction addresses the legal standard that must be met by the plaintiff (the prisoner) in order to prove their claim and seek damages. Deliberate indifference refers to the deliberate disregard or indifference shown by prison officials or healthcare providers towards a prisoner's serious medical condition. This instruction helps the jury determine whether the prisoner's claim of deliberate indifference is valid based on the specific elements that need to be established. The instruction provides criteria that must be met for the jury to find in favor of the prisoner. These criteria typically include the following: 1. Serious medical need: The prisoner must demonstrate that their medical condition involves a serious need for medical attention, such as a life-threatening condition, chronic illness, or substantial pain and suffering. 2. Defendant's knowledge: The plaintiff needs to establish that the defendant, typically a prison official or healthcare provider, was aware of the prisoner's serious medical need. 3. Deliberate indifference: The jury must be convinced that the defendant exhibited a deliberate indifference to the prisoner's serious medical need. This refers to actions (or lack thereof) that go beyond mere negligence or mistakes, indicating a conscious disregard for the prisoner's health or safety. 4. Causation: The plaintiff must prove that the defendant's deliberate indifference directly caused harm or exacerbated the prisoner's medical condition. Different types or versions of Maricopa Arizona Jury Instruction — 2.2.3.2 Convicted Prisoner Alleging Deliberate Indifference To Serious Medical Need may exist, but they would likely vary in minor details or specific language based on the circumstances of each case. It is essential for the jury to carefully consider the facts and evidence presented in each case to determine whether the elements of deliberate indifference have been met.