Local Rule 9072.1: EXHIBITS
Bankr. D. Kan. — General rule
LBR 9072.1 EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits to Pleadings or Documents. Bulky or voluminous materials must not be filed in their entirety or incorporated by reference unless the court finds the materials are essential and grants leave to file them. The court may strike any pleading or document filed in violation of this rule.
(b) Preparation of Trial Exhibits. When practical, all documentary exhibits must be prepared for trial as follows:
(1) Attorneys or unrepresented parties must pre-mark original exhibits with exhibit stickers. Plaintiffs or movants must use numerical symbols, e.g., 1, 2, etc. Defendants must use alphabetical symbols, e.g., A through Z, AA, BB, etc. If there is more than one plaintiff and/or defendant in the case, the surname or corporate name of the offering party must be placed on the exhibit sticker for further identification.
(2) The original exhibits (with exhibit stickers) will be used by the witness and must be delivered to the clerk. Two copies of all exhibits must be delivered to chambers. One copy of all exhibits must be delivered to each party participating in the trial or evidentiary hearing. Unless otherwise directed by the court, all exhibits must be delivered as set forth above at least three (3) full business days prior to the scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing date.
(3) An exhibit cover sheet in substantial compliance with the form "Exhibit Sheet" prescribed by the clerk and available on the court's website must be prepared and included with each set of exhibits submitted to the clerk, chambers, and other parties.
(4) Unless otherwise directed by the court, the exhibit cover sheet and exhibits shall be submitted in three-ring notebooks with each exhibit separated by dividers or tabs corresponding to the exhibit number or letter. All exhibits must be clearly legible and multiple-page exhibits must be paginated or bates numbered.
(5) The court may exclude any exhibit offered in a hearing or trial that is not clearly legible or does not comply with this Rule.
(c) Withdrawal of Exhibits. Exhibits introduced into evidence may be withdrawn from the custody of the clerk with permission of the clerk or upon order of the court. The clerk may destroy or dispose of any exhibit not withdrawn after final disposition of the proceeding.
(d) Electronic Filing. Trial exhibits must not be filed electronically unless the court orders otherwise. * * * As amended 3/17/19.