Local Rule RULE 9017-1: EVIDENCE

RULE 9017-1 EVIDENCE A. Hearing Not Held. If a request for relief is based upon facts not appearing of record, the Court may, at its discretion, order the filing of affidavits and determine the matter without a hearing. See Bankruptcy Rule 9017.

B. Time to File and Serve Exhibit and Witness List. See Local Rule 9014-1.

C. Marking and Disclosure of Exhibits. All exhibits which are intended to be offered in evidence at a trial or hearing must be marked for identification and provided to opposing counsel and three (3) copies to the Court (which includes one for the witness) at least five (5) business days prior to the trial or hearing, or as may otherwise be ordered by the Court. Parties may exchange exhibits electronically or by another agreed method but shall provide printed copies of exhibits in notebooks to an opposing party if requested. Exhibits provided to the Court must be contained in a notebook or notebooks and be sequentially numbered in the lower right corner and tabbed with dividers. The notebook(s) must be labeled with the case name and number and the respective party's name, and the exhibit numbers contained therein. The notebook(s) shall also contain an index of the exhibits contained therein.

D. Bulky or Heavy Exhibits. The Court may provide for preservation of evidence as justice may require; however, exhibits will not be docketed. Evidence such as objects, exhibits, diagrams, charts, and drawings on a chalkboard may be photographed under the supervision of the Court. The Clerk shall dispose of exhibits consistent with Local Rule 5003-1.A.

E. Legibility. All evidence proposed to be used or introduced in a hearing or trial must be clearly legible.