14-106. Explanation; conference at bench.1
The lawyers will approach the bench so that we may discuss some matters out of your hearing.
It is the lawyers' duty to offer evidence they believe proper and to object to evidence they believe improper. It is my duty to decide what evidence finally will be admitted for your consideration.
It may be necessary for us to confer about this or other matters from time to time during the trial. You must not speculate about what we are discussing.
[You may talk among yourselves, but please do not discuss the case.]2
USE NOTES
1. If requested, this instruction should be given at least once at the appropriate time. Otherwise, it may be used at the court's discretion. This instruction does not go to the jury room.
2. This bracketed sentence may be given solely at the discretion of the court.