Organize Your Defense
Evidence for Trial
Discovery materials, witness statements, surveillance stills—all professionally labeled and ready for your defense presentation.
Try It Free →- By courtroom convention, prosecution exhibits use numbers (1, 2, 3) and defense exhibits use letters (A, B, C).
- Most states label prosecution evidence "State's Exhibit," including Texas, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, New Jersey, Arizona, and North Carolina.
- Courts in New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, and Colorado use "People's Exhibit" because criminal cases there are styled "People v."
- Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Kentucky label prosecution evidence "Commonwealth's Exhibit."
- ExhibitPrep's defense exhibit letters auto-increment from A through Z, then AA, AB, and beyond.
- ExhibitPrep processes all documents locally in the browser, so privileged criminal case materials are never uploaded to a server.
- A $14.99 ExhibitPrep Day Pass covers 24 hours of unlimited exhibit stamping, including discovery produced mid-case.
Prosecution Exhibit Labels by Jurisdiction
ExhibitPrep's Prosecution Exhibit template automatically formats the correct label for your state:
STATE'S EXHIBIT
Used in most states:
Texas, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, New Jersey, Arizona, North Carolina, and most other jurisdictions
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT
Cases styled "People v.":
New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado
COMMONWEALTH'S EXHIBIT
Commonwealth states:
Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Kentucky
Select your jurisdiction once in the template dropdown—ExhibitPrep remembers your preference.
Defense Exhibits: Letters, Not Numbers
By convention, prosecution exhibits use numbers (1, 2, 3) while defense exhibits use letters (A, B, C). This prevents confusion during trial when both sides reference exhibits.
- Prosecution: "State's Exhibit 1" / "People's Exhibit 2"
- Defense: "Defense Exhibit A" / "Defense Exhibit B"
ExhibitPrep's Defense Exhibit template defaults to letter labels. Auto-increment from A→B→C→...→Z→AA→AB and beyond.
Trial is in Two Weeks and Discovery Just Arrived...
Police reports, witness statements, and booking records need review
Surveillance footage needs key frames extracted and labeled
Multiple witnesses require separate impeachment exhibits
Defense exhibits must be organized by theory and theme
ExhibitPrep helps you present a clear, organized defense.
Organize Every Type of Defense Evidence
Discovery Documents
- Police reports and arrest records
- Lab reports and forensic analysis
- Chain of custody documentation
Great for: Procedural defense exhibits
Witness Materials
- Witness statements and depositions
- Prior inconsistent statements
- Character evidence documents
Great for: Cross-examination exhibits
Video & Photo Evidence
- Surveillance footage key frames
- Body camera stills
- Scene photographs
Great for: Visual timeline exhibits
Alibi & Defense Theory
- Alibi witness statements
- Phone records and GPS data
- Expert witness reports
Great for: Defense case-in-chief
Criminal Trial Templates
Prosecution Exhibit
Dropdown to select State's, People's, or Commonwealth's based on your jurisdiction. Numbered exhibits (1, 2, 3...).
Defense Exhibit
Lettered exhibits (A, B, C...) per defense convention. Clearly distinguished from prosecution exhibits.
Demonstrative Exhibit
For charts, timelines, and visual aids that illustrate testimony but aren't admitted as evidence.
Joint Exhibit
For exhibits both prosecution and defense stipulate to authenticity and admissibility.
Trial-Ready Exhibits: 4 Steps, 30 Minutes
Upload Discovery Materials
Drag and drop police reports, witness statements, photos, and document scans. ExhibitPrep handles all common file types.
Pro tip: Upload entire discovery folders at once—ExhibitPrep preserves your organization.
Organize by Defense Theme
Group documents by your defense theory—alibi evidence, impeachment materials, procedural issues.
Pro tip: Organize exhibits in the order you plan to introduce them during trial.
Apply Defendant Exhibit Labels
Choose your label format and apply stamps to all documents with one click. Preview each to verify placement.
Pro tip: Use "Defendant's Exhibit" prefix to clearly distinguish from prosecution exhibits.
Download Your Exhibit Binder
Generate individual files for courtroom use or a combined PDF for trial preparation review.
Pro tip: Create a combined PDF for your trial binder—it helps during witness examination.
Attorney-Client Privilege Protected
Criminal defense cases require the highest level of confidentiality. ExhibitPrep processes all documents locally in your browser—sensitive case materials never leave your device.
- No server uploads—files never leave your computer
- No cloud storage—data cleared when browser closes
- No account required—complete anonymity
What Defense Exhibit Prep Actually Costs
| Approach | Software Cost | Time per Case | Labor Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Preparation | — | 4-5 hours | $280-350 |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | $240/year | 2-3 hours | $140-210 |
| ExhibitPrep | $14.99 day pass | 30 minutes | $35 |
Save $250+ on every case.
More time for case strategy, less time on document formatting.
See criminal defense Exhibit Stamping in Action
Watch how to organize criminal defense exhibits with auto D-prefix labeling per FRE 901 for discovery materials, police reports, and expert testimony.
Questions Defense Attorneys Ask
How do I organize discovery materials for trial?
Upload all discovery documents, then organize by your defense themes. Group alibi evidence together, impeachment materials separately, and chain of custody documents in sequence.
Can I include surveillance video stills as exhibits?
Yes. ExhibitPrep accepts image files (JPG, PNG) and converts them to PDF with your exhibit stamp. Extract key frames from video and upload directly.
How should I label defendant exhibits?
Use "Defendant Exhibit" prefix with sequential numbering (A, B, C or 1, 2, 3). ExhibitPrep supports custom prefixes to match your jurisdiction requirements.
Does authenticating a photo or video still exhibit require anything special?
Under Federal Rule of Evidence 901 and the equivalent state evidence rules, a photo or video still must be authenticated — typically by a witness who can testify it fairly and accurately depicts what it purports to show. Label the exhibit clearly and keep a record of its source (which camera, what timestamp) so your foundation testimony lines up with the stamped exhibit number at trial.
Does anything about this workflow risk attorney-client privilege?
No. ExhibitPrep runs entirely client-side — discovery materials and defense theory documents are processed in the browser and never uploaded to a server. That matters for materials covered by privilege or a protective order, where even routine cloud processing could raise a waiver argument.
Can I prepare exhibits for multiple co-defendants in one session?
Yes. Create separate exhibit sets for each defendant with distinct prefixes (e.g., "Defendant Smith Exhibit A" vs. "Defendant Jones Exhibit A"). This keeps attribution clear when the case involves joint trials or severed proceedings.
The prosecution just disclosed more discovery three days before trial — now what?
Upload the new documents and continue your existing sequence rather than restarting it. The $14.99 Day Pass covers 24 hours of unlimited stamping, so late discovery doesn't mean paying again or manually renumbering everything that came before it.
Your Defense, Organized
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