ME · rules
M.R. Evid. 616
ILLUSTRATIVE AIDS
(a) Otherwise inadmissible objects or depictions may be used to illustrate
witness testimony or counsel’s arguments.
(b) The court may limit or prohibit the use of illustrative aids as necessary to
avoid unfair prejudice, surprise, confusion, or waste of time.
(c) Opposing counsel must be given reasonable opportunity to object to the
use of any illustrative aid prepared before trial.
(d) The jury may use illustrative aids during deliberations only if all parties
consent, or if the court so orders after a party has shown good cause.
Illustrative aids remain the property of the party that prepared them. They may
be used by any party during the trial. They must be preserved for the record
for appeal or further proceedings upon the request of any party.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.maine.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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