AMTA Rules and Midlands Rules of Evidence

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Rule 7.7-2

REQUEST TO CONSULT. An attorney may requesting permission to consult with co-counsel

Rule 4.31(1) for opening statements

5 minutes per side

Rule 4.31(1) for direct examinations

25 minutes per side combined directs

Rule 4.31(1) for cross examinations

25 minutes per side combined crosses

Rule 4.31(1) for closing arguments

9 minutes per side

Rule 4.31(2)

REBUTTAL. PLAINTIFF/PROSECUTION MAY REBUT CLOSING. The plaintiff/prosecution can rebut after defense's closing with up to 5 minutes of their

Rule 4.31(3)

UNTIMED ACTIVITIES: OBJECTIONS. Time spent in arguing objections or comments of judges shall not be assessed against either side but shall b

Rule 4.31(4)

EXPIRATION OF DIRECT EXAMINATION TIME: WITNESSES/ATTORNEYS LOSE POINTS. If a team runs out of time for direct examination before calling a w

Rule 4.33(6)

REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION. A rostered member of either team must make a timely request for intervention to the AMTA Representatives (if the t

Rule 7.1(1)

COMMUNICATE ONLY WITH TRIAL PARTICIPANTS. From the time a trial begins until it ends each student participant in the trial may communicate o

Rule 7.1(2)

WIRELESS DEVICES TO BE TURNED OFF

Rule 7.6 (1)

attorneys may make reasonable inferences

Rule 7.6 (2)

Attorneys may not make unreasonable inferences or commit dishonesty

Rule 7.7

ONE CROSS/DIRECT AND CLOSING/OPENING PER ATTORNEY. Each attorney shall conduct one direct examination and one cross examination in each tria

Rule 7.8

Learning and adhering to the role. Each student witness shall learn and adhere to the role of that witness.

Rule 7.9

FAITHFUL Testimony of witnesses. All witnesses shall remain faithful to their affidavits

Rule 7.10

Presumption regarding witnesses' ABILITIES. Unless otherwise specified in the case materials all witnesses were able to see hear and perform

Rule 7.13

Use of notes during a round. A witness may not use notes while giving testimony.

Rule 4.31(5)

EXPIRATION OF CROSS EXAMINATION TIME: ATTORNEY LOSES POINTS. If a team runs out of time for cross examination before it begins the cross exa

Rule 7.14

MAY DEVELOP Characterizations. Witnesses may develop the persona of their character. Any dress demeanor and appearance consistent with Rules

Rule 7.15.1

Formal Certification of Experts Not Permitted. Just lay the foundation that they're an expert

Rule 7.23

Argument on objections ALLOWED. The court may allow argument on objections.

Rule 7.24

Ruling on objections MAY BE EXPLAINED. After receiving potential argument the judge should rule on objections and may explain if they want.

Rule 8.2

ALL DOCUMENTS AUTHENTIC. No witness may deny the authenticity of documents supplied by AMTA.

Rule 8.3(1)

AFFIDAVITS SWORN TO. All affidavits shall be treated as sworn to reviewed by and signed by each witness prior to trial.

Rule 8.3(2)

OTHER DOCUMENTS WITH SIGNATURE BLOCKS FINAL AND VALID. Each document with a signature block has been signed unless expressly stated otherwis

Rule 8.4

Extrinsic legal authority prohibited.

Rule 8.5(1)

DEMONSTRATIVE AIDS GENERALLY PERMITTED. The use of demonstrative aids is permitted so long as they are not hazardous or potentially damaging

Rule 8.5(2)

ELECTRONIC DEMONSTRATIVE AIDS are prohibited

Rule 8.5(3)

EVIDENCE RESTRICTED TO CASE PACKET. Only materials provided in the case packet may be offered into evidence during trial. Exhibits and docum

Rule 8.5(4)

RESTRICTION ON MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED IN CASE PACKET. No team may introduce material facts through a demonstrative aid that it would not be

Rule 8.5(5)

cannot permanently deface demonstrative aids

Rule 8.5.1(1)

PRE-TRIAL MATTERS PERMITTED. Within the confines of these Rules teams are permitted to conduct pre-trial matters including making appearance

Rule 8.5.1(2)

OPENING STATEMENTS AT BEGINNING. Both plaintiff/prosecution and defense opening statements must occur at the beginning of the trial with the

Rule 8.5.1(3)

PLAINTIFF/PROSECUTION CASE-IN-CHIEF FIRST. The plaintiff/prosecution team shall conduct each direct examination (and any redirect examinatio

Rule 8.5.1(4)

(4)BREAK ALLOWED. Within the discretion of the judge and within the confines of Rule 4.33 teams may take a brief recess or break between the

Rule 8.5.1(5)

DEFENSE CASE-IN-CHIEF SECOND. The defense team shall conduct each direct examination (and any re-direct examination(s)) of its three witness

Rule 8.5.1(6)

(6)BREAK ALLOWED. Within the discretion of the judge and within the confines of Rule 4.33.

Rule 8.5.1(7)

CLOSING ARGUMENTS AT END. Both plaintiff/prosecution and defense provide

Rule 8.6

Bench conferences and side-bars not permitted. Counsel will remain at counsel table unless specifically instructed by the court to approach