Local Rule RULE 9070-1: EXHIBITS

RULE 9070-1 EXHIBITS

(a) Absent good cause shown, all parties shall electronically submit exhibits and evidence for use in trials and hearings before this Court. Parties should coordinate with the courtroom deputy prior to the trial or hearing if there are logistical issues with physical exhibits that cannot be submitted electronically.

(b) With the exception of exhibits and evidence to be submitted for the impeachment of a witness, all exhibits and evidence shall be submitted to the Court electronically and made available to opposing parties electronically no later than seven (7) days prior to the trial or hearing in accordance with this Local Rule.

(c) Using Local Form 11, the parties shall provide a typed descriptive list of all exhibits to be offered for use in trials or hearings with all exhibits pre-marked (as set forth in subsection (d)) in pdf format to the following:

(1) Chambers using the designated email address for the appropriate Chambers (ALMB_Exhibits_4C@almb.uscourts.gov or ALMB_Exhibits_4D@almb.uscourts.gov);

(2) each party to the proceeding; and

(3) each witness to be examined regarding the exhibits.

(d) All exhibits should be marked and submitted as follows:

(1) Each party shall combine its exhibits into one PDF portfolio (guidance for creating a portfolio can be found on the Court's website https://www.almb.uscourts.gov).

(2) Marked exhibits shall identify clearly the party to whom the exhibit belongs using Plaintiff or Defendant for adversary proceedings and the following party abbreviations for hearings or trials in the main case: (i) DR for Debtor; (ii) TR for Trustee; (iii) CR for Creditor. If there are multiple creditors, defendants, or third-party defendants submitting separate exhibits, use a one-name designation for the specific party following the appropriate abbreviation and before the exhibit number. For example, if two creditors in the bankruptcy case, Jones and Smith, mark Jones exhibits as CR Jones 1, CR Jones 2, etc., and mark Smith exhibits as CR Smith 1, CR Smith 2, etc.

(3) All exhibits shall be marked numerically in sequence commencing with the number 1.

(4) Exhibit stickers shall be placed so they will be clearly visible when placed in numerical order. On portrait-view documents, place the exhibit sticker in the upper right-hand corner and on landscape-view documents, place the exhibits sticker in the upper left-hand corner. Coordinate with the courtroom deputy prior to the trial if you expect to have logistical issues with physical exhibits other than paper.

(5) All parties and witnesses should review the evidence prior to trial or the hearing date to ensure all electronic documents can be successfully opened and are readily available during the hearing.

(6) Paper copies of original exhibits may be used in court for demonstrative purposes and questioning.

(e) The Clerk, with or without notice, may dispose of any unclaimed paper exhibits unless the Clerk is notified by a party that it intends to reclaim that party's exhibits within thirty (30) days after the later of the entry of an order or judgment concluding the matter or proceeding, the entry of an order determining any post-judgment motions if no appeal is pending, or if a notice of appeal has been filed, the filing of the mandate. Parties shall bear any costs associated with reclaiming exhibits.