Local Rule LCrR26.1: Lists of Witnesses and Exhibits at Trial

LCrR26.1 Lists of Witnesses and Exhibits at Trial.

(a) Lists of Witnesses and Exhibits. At the commencement of the trial, counsel for the government shall submit to the judge, the courtroom deputy, and the court reporter a typewritten list of the witnesses expected to be called in the approximate order they are to be called, as well as a typewritten list of the exhibits intended to be introduced, with their designated trial exhibit numbers.

(b) Stipulations and Exhibits at Trial. Consistent with the applicable Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and whenever it can be done without jeopardizing the constitutional rights of the defendant in a criminal case, stipulations should be made with respect to the undisputed facts and the authenticity of documents. Each instrument expected to be offered in evidence by either side (or copies of such instrument, if agreeable), shall be marked with an exhibit number and a case number prior to trial. Forms for marking exhibits may be obtained in the court clerk's office.

(c) Withdrawal of Exhibits. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all exhibits introduced in evidence in the trial of the case shall be withdrawn at the close of trial and remain in the custody of the party introducing the evidence. The court may order the party introducing exhibits that are bulky, heavy, or are firearms or controlled substances to retain custody of such exhibits during the trial. Any such order shall provide for preservation of the exhibit as justice may require.

(d) Photographs for Appeal. Exhibits, diagrams, charts and drawings on a blackboard may, under the supervision of the court, be photographed for use on appeal or otherwise.