
How to Label and Organize Court Exhibits
Every year, there are over 100 million cases filed in state trial courts. Filings in federal trial courts are less with an average of 400,000 cases. Many of these filings include mountains of evidence also referred to as court exhibits.
Proper labeling and indexing of each court exhibit can prevent logistical nightmares for law firms and courts. Mislabeled exhibits can adversely affect the outcome of your client's case.
You should know how to label exhibits to ensure you're well-prepared for your case. Here are some things you'll need to know before going to trial.
Types of Evidence
Evidence usually falls into one of four categories. Knowing what these are can help you organize your case. They include:
Real Evidence
This includes any tangible evidence involved in the case...