Judge Robert J. Bryan
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- Thursday Prior to Trial
Communication
Clerk
Document Format Requirements10 rules
1) The original set of exhibits (witness) shall be submitted in binders with tabbed dividers between each exhibit. 2) A second set of exhibits for the Court should also be in tabbed binders.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •The original set must have tabbed dividers between each exhibit
An updated exhibit or witness list submitted after revision must be in Word format.
Court's wording
If the exhibit or witness list is revised at any time after it is filed with the court, Counsel shall email an updated list in Word format to Tyler Campbell, Courtroom Deputy, at tyler_campbell@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Each binder shall identify the exhibit numbers contained within the binder on the front of the binder, as well as on the spine.
Each exhibit must be a single PDF Document
- File type
- Exhibits
Exhibits must be on a CD in PDF format
- File type
- Exhibits
Exhibits that contain audio or video must be playable in Windows Media Player
Electronic exhibits must use specific numbering format (00001, A0001) for jury trials.
- Electronic exhibits
Formatting
- •Exhibits must remain in proper order in evidence portfolio
- •Exhibit list may use simpler numbering (1-500, A1-A500) for trial use
Court's wording
The electronic version of the exhibits need to be numbered as shown below.* This ensures they remain in the proper order in the evidence portfolio. However, on the exhibit list itself, the exhibits may be numbered 1 – 500 and A1 – A500 respectively for ease of use during the trial process.
PDF documents should be scanned using Optical Character Recognition if possible & encoded as a searchable PDF
- File type
VIDEO EXHIBITS shall be submitted on a separate disk. Currently, JEEP has size limitations for video exhibits. Therefore, there is a separate process for saving them to the Portfolio.
Do not attach stickers to the CD. You may write on the CD itself for identification purposes.
Formatting
- •Do not attach stickers to CDs
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
All trial exhibits must be pre-marked by counsel. Exhibit labels may be obtained from the Clerk’s Office or counsel may create their own.
Plaintiff’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number 1. Defendant’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number A-1.
Exhibits must be numbered and named. Exhibit numbering should be per the Judge’s instructions. Contact the Courtroom Deputy for the Judge’s naming convention
Please email the Courtroom Deputy the exhibit and witness lists in Word format prior to the start of trial. That email address is tyler_campbell@wawd.uscourts.gov.
You may bring the CD of electronic exhibits with you on the first day of trial, or as otherwise discussed.
Duplicate documents should not be listed twice on the exhibit list. Once a party has identified an exhibit on the exhibit list or in the pretrial order, any party may use it.
Technology training is available and must be attended prior to trial if counsel or support staff are not familiar with the courtroom technology/presentation process.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
An exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to the Court as directed by the Judge; contact the Courtroom Deputy for further direction.
An exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to the Court per the Judge’s instructions. Contact the Courtroom Deputy for further direction
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Exhibits must be presented to the Court before the trial date.
Exhibits must be presented to the Court prior to the trial date.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
The Court’s copies should be delivered to Tyler Campbell in the clerk’s office, the Thursday prior to trial, or upon other arrangements made with the Courtroom Deputy during the Pretrial Conference or through other communications. All other exhibits may be brought the first day of trial.
The Court’s copies should be delivered to Tyler Campbell in the clerk’s office, the Thursday prior to trial, or upon other arrangements made with the Courtroom Deputy during the Pretrial Conference or through other communications. All other exhibits may be brought the first day of trial.
Chambers Communication Rules
If a filed exhibit or witness list is revised, counsel must email the updated list in Word format to the Courtroom Deputy at the stated address.
If the exhibit or witness list is revised at any time after it is filed with the court, Counsel shall email an updated list in Word format to Tyler Campbell, Courtroom Deputy, at tyler_campbell@wawd.uscourts.gov.