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# '''Prepare party’s own trial binder:''' Convert any trial preparation binder into a trial binder. Replace all documents with the following, each of which should be included behind separate tabs: | # '''Prepare party’s own trial binder:''' Convert any trial preparation binder into a trial binder. Replace all documents with the following, each of which should be included behind separate tabs: | ||
#* List of witnesses (with contact information for each) and anticipated trial plan/schedule (which is really just a best guess as to when each witness will testify and for how long). | #* List of witnesses (with contact information for each) and anticipated trial plan/schedule (which is really just a best guess as to when each witness will testify and for how long). | ||
#* Page to list exhibits | #* Page to write down and list the exhibits when they are entered as evidence at trial (it will be an important reference during the trial and when you are preparing your final argument). | ||
#* Chronology, if one has been prepared. | #* Chronology, if one has been prepared. | ||
#* Opening statement. | #* Opening statement. | ||
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# '''Personal preparation:''' | # '''Personal preparation:''' | ||
#* Visit the courthouse to familiarize yourself with it (unless you know it well already), including checking the hours of operation, the location of the hearing list, the location of washrooms, and the availability of food at or near the courthouse (if you don’t plan to pack a lunch each day of trial). | #* Visit the courthouse to familiarize yourself with it (unless you know it well already), including checking the hours of operation, the location of the hearing list, the location of washrooms, and the availability of food at or near the courthouse (if you don’t plan to pack a lunch each day of trial). | ||
#* Consider watching a trial, as observation of the real thing is often the best education. Trials are open to the public and are generally in session from 9: | #* Consider watching a trial, as observation of the real thing is often the best education. Trials are open to the public and are generally in session from 9:30am-12:30pm and from 2:00pm-4:00pm each day. | ||
#* Engage in self-care leading up to trial, including ensuring that you get enough sleep, that you are eating healthily and getting regular exercise, and that you have the emotional support that you need to help you through this process (i.e.: family, friend, counselor). | #* Engage in self-care leading up to trial, including ensuring that you get enough sleep, that you are eating healthily and getting regular exercise, and that you have the emotional support that you need to help you through this process (i.e.: family, friend, counselor). | ||