1.15.070 Instructions to Jury

At the close of evidence or at such time during the trial as the judge directs, counsel for each party may file with the Tribal Judge written instructions on the law which the party requests the judge to deliver to the jury. At the same time, copies of such requests shall be furnished to opposing counsel. The judge shall inform counsel of his proposed action upon each request prior to the arguments to the jury. The judge shall deliver his instructions to the jury after arguments are completed. No party may assign as error any portion of the judge's charge or omission there from unless he makes objection before the jury retires to consider its verdict. Objections to jury instructions must be made without the jury present.