The Third Circuit has revised Chapters 4 through 11 of its
Model Civil Instructions. A
redline/strikeout copy of these instructions has been posted
here.
They have also revised Model Criminal Instruction 4.12 (Chain of Custody) to clarify that chain of custody does not require proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The Comment explains that the change was made to reflect the holding in United States v. Strickland, 187 F.4th 59 (3d Cir. 2026).