(1) At the conclusion of argument of counsel, the court shall charge the jury. The charge shall be only on the law of the case and must include the penalty for the offense for which the accused is being charged.
(2) All charges to the jury shall be delivered orally and shall be taken by the court reporter, transcribed, and filed.
(3) At or after the close of the evidence, a party may file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as stated in the requests. The court shall inform counsel of its proposed action on the requests before their arguments to the jury.
History.—s. 215, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(223); s. 1, ch. 22775, 1945; s. 117, ch. 70-339.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 918 - Conduct of Trial
918.015 - Right to Speedy Trial.
918.0155 - Expeditious Disposition of Particular Criminal Cases Involving a Child Under Age 16.
918.0157 - Right to Trial by Jury.
918.016 - Trial of Remaining Defendants After Grant of Continuance to Others.
918.03 - Procedure When Offense Committed Outside State.
918.04 - Procedure When Offense Committed in Another County.
918.06 - Separation and Detention of Jurors; Admonition by Court.
918.07 - Admonition to Officer in Charge of Jurors.
918.10 - Charge to Jury; Request for Instructions.
918.12 - Tampering With Jurors.