How to Present Exhibits Fast

Courts appreciate concise exhibit packets. With a summary sheet and labeled attachments, you can guide the judge through your evidence without fumbling.

When to use this

• You have a short hearing and need the judge to grasp key documents quickly.
• You are delivering binders to opposing counsel before mediation.
• You want to keep digital and paper evidence in sync for remote hearings.

How to do it (fast)

1. Create a summary sheet for each exhibit covering caption, number, description, and relevance.
2. Label every attachment with exhibit stickers and keep them in chronological order.
3. Bundle photo evidence or PDFs into a binder with tabs so everyone can follow along.

Why this helps

• Judges can skim your summaries before diving into lengthy attachments.
• Opposing counsel sees you are organized, which can encourage settlement.
• You can reuse the same packet for settlement conferences, hearings, or trial.

Related tools

• Evidence Summary Sheet
• Photo Evidence Binder
• Chain of Custody

Not legal advice. Courts set their own rules. Keep your original records.