CLEW Publications
Questions About Jury Instructions on Compact Disk
- What will I receive?
Purchasers of Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Civil or Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Criminal will receive a CD containing the text of all instructions in MS Word and Wordperfect format. Purchasers of Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Children will receive a CD containing the text of all instructions in either MS Word or Wordperfect format.
It is important to understand that the commentary by each of the jury
instructions committees explaining each instruction is not reproduced
on the CD. The CD is purely a database to be copied into your computer.
Purchasers receive a license to use the CD.
- In what format are the instructions CDs available?
The instructions CD for Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Civil and Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Criminal contains both MS Word and Wordperfect format. In contrast, the CD for Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Children contains only MS Word or Wordperfect format.
- Will the Law School provide technical or user assistance related to the use of the CDs?
The Law School cannot provide computer support service or
consultation. We can provide basic assistance to resolve installation
problems.
- What computer memory and software do I need to use the Instruction CD?
It is recommended that your office computer have a hard disk of at
least 20MB. You will also need MS-DOS version 2.1 or greater, an IBM
compatible computer, and either Wordperfect or MS Word.
- How will supplementation or updates be handled?
The CD will be updated to coincide with the publication of
supplements to the instructions ordered by the purchaser. Purchasers of
the CD will automatically be sent replacement CD along with an invoice.
- What copyright and other protections apply?
The CD is copyrighted by the Board of Regents of the University of
Wisconsin. Reproduction of the CD without written permission of the Law
School is prohibited.
- Does the CD eliminate the need for a printed copy
of either Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Civil, Wisconsin Jury
Instructions-Criminal, and Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Children?
No, the instructions on the CD are intended as a tool to quickly
produce written instructions for trial and are not intended as a
research or reference guide. The CD does not contain Committee
commentary to each instruction. This commentary explains each
instruction, provides useful citations, and offers important
suggestions and warnings regarding the use of the instructions.
