Last week, Nate wrote a post titled "Demonstrative Lost" about an instance where the Court rejected the parties' attempt to lodge demonstrative exhibits used at trial in the record.
In response, we heard from a reader about an upcoming and brand-new rule of evidence, FRE 107, that may address exactly this point, plus some other issues regarding demonstratives at trial.
Here is the text of the new rule, which is projected to take effect on December 1, 2024:
Rule 107. Illustrative Aids
(a) Permitted Uses. The court may allow a party to present an illustrative aid to help the trier of fact understand the evidence or argument if the aid’s utility in …
