Local Rules of Court

RULE 631. Examination and Challenges of Trial Jurors

Unless a specific method is required by statute or general rule, the trial judge shall determine the method of examination and challenges of trial jurors, giving due consideration to the nature and circumstances of the case.

RULE 647. Requests for Instructions, Charge to the Jury and Preliminary Instructions

Written requests for instructions to the jury shall contain citations to the authority relied upon and shall be submitted at the time set by the trial judge. Case and article citations shall be pinpoint. The failure to submit written requests for instructions to the jury at the time set may be deemed a waiver of the right to do so unless the trial judge determines otherwise in the interests of justice.