Local Rule LBR 9070-1: Exhibits
Bankr. D.P.R. — General rule
Rule 9070-1 Exhibits
(a) Exhibits Must be Filed With Joint Pretrial Report. In cases where a Joint Pretrial Report is required, the parties to an adversary proceeding or contested matter must file the exhibits in pdf format along with the Joint Pretrial Report, and bring three (3) paper copies to the hearing. These copies are in addition to those previously exchanged between counsel. Each set of exhibits must be accompanied by an exhibit list using LBF F. The movant/plaintiff's exhibits must be marked alphabetically (A-Z) and the respondent/defendant's exhibits must be marked numerically (1-100). See also LBR 5005-4(l).
(b) Exhibits Where No Joint Pretrial Report Is Required. In a contested matter where a Joint Pretrial Report is not required, each party must bring to the hearing three (3) paper copies of all exhibits to be offered at the hearing. These copies are in addition to those previously exchanged between counsel. Each set of exhibits must be accompanied by an exhibit list using LBF F and must be marked in accordance with subsection (a) of this LBR.
(c) Form of Exhibits. Copies of exhibits that are intended to be offered as exhibits in a contested matter or hearing must be legible and copies of photographs must be in color, unless the original photograph is in black and white. Exhibits submitted in violation of this rule will not be admissible into evidence. All exhibits and documentary evidence in Spanish or other language shall be fully translated to the English language by a certified translator.
(d) Release of Exhibits After Trial. Exhibits will remain in the custody of the court at the conclusion of the hearing. If there is no appeal from the court's decision after the time for filing a notice of appeal has elapsed, or after any appeal has been finally determined, the parties may withdraw the exhibits. If the exhibits are not withdrawn within thirty (30) days from the expiration of that time period, the clerk will dispose of them without further notice. The request to withdraw the exhibits must be made in writing to the clerk.