District court — civil · Trial
Pretrial Disclosures, Exhibit and Witness Lists (Rule 26(a)(3))
Identifies trial witnesses, deposition designations and exhibits.
Filed by: Each party
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Witnesses expected or who may be called (FRCP 26(a)(3)(A)(i))
- Deposition designations (ii)
- Exhibits (iii)
- Filed promptly after service, unless the court orders otherwise
Deadline and length
Deadline: At least 30 days before trial unless ordered otherwise; objections within 14 days after (FRCP 26(a)(3)(B)).
Governing rules
- FRCP 26(a)(3)
- FRCP 16(e)
Check the local rules for
- Joint pretrial order format
- Assigned judge’s individual practices or standing orders
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
Other trial
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