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How many copies do I need to have on hand at trial for each item of evidence?If copies of these items were previously disclosed to opposing counsel, or produced through discovery, do I need to supply yet another copy to opposing counsel as part of the process of introducing evidence?
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You need to check the local Superior Court rules for exhibits, and any orders specific to the department/judge. Most of the time, the court wants copies of the exhibits, premarked, placed in an exhibit notebook, and at least two copies for the judge and judge's clerk. Also a copy for opposing counsel, and one copy for yourself. This is all in addition to the original exhibits, which, to the extent that you and opposing counsel have not stipulated to their admissibility, must be marked by the clerk in accordance with your premarking scheme at the time you attempt to lay a foundation for their admission.Note: If you are not understanding what I'm talking about, then you are not prepared for trial. Call Westlaw, and/or LexisNexis and ask a customer service rep to recommend a publication that explains how to prepare exhibits for use at trial.Hope this helps. NOTICE: My goal here is to entertain while educating the public about the law. Your positive feedback to the website is appreciated. If you need to contact me again, please put my user id at the beginning of your question ("To Socrateaser"), and the system will send me an alert. Please Click the following link for IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION. Thanks and best wishes!
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