Local Rule L. Cr. R. 12-1: Pretrial Authentication and Foundation for Exhibits

N.D. Ind. L. Cr. R. 12-1 Pretrial Authentication and Foundation for Exhibits

(a) Procedure. Parties are strongly encouraged to authenticate exhibits under Fed. R. Evid. 901 or establish the foundation for admitting the records of a regularly conducted activity under Fed. R. Evid. 803(6) by serving the following on opposing parties at least 30 days before trial:

(1) a copy of each exhibit; and

(2) a statement of intent to proceed under this local rule.

(b) Objections. If the procedure in subdivision (a) is used, objections to an exhibit's authenticity or the foundation for admitting it will be waived, unless an opposing party files an objection at least 14 days before trial.