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Criminal Defense Exhibits for NYSCEF (New York)

Criminal Defense attorneys in New York must navigate NYSCEF's specific requirements for discovery materials and evidence exhibits. New York State Courts Electronic Filing has particular rules for handling video and forensic evidence.

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Criminal Defense Filing Requirements for NYSCEF

Meet NYSCEF's 100 MB total per filing file size limit
Use PDF (required) format for all criminal defense exhibits
Apply proper exhibit stamps per New York conventions
Comply with discovery exhibit requirements
Handle video evidence per court rules
Maintain chain of custody documentation

Common Criminal Defense Exhibits in New York

Discovery materials
Surveillance footage
Witness statements
Forensic reports

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Filing Tips for NYSCEF

  • 1Use ExhibitPrep to batch stamp all criminal defense exhibits before uploading to NYSCEF
  • 2Compress discovery materials to meet 100 MB total per filing limit if needed
  • 3Create a combined exhibit binder with table of contents for complex criminal defense cases
  • 4Preview stamps in ExhibitPrep before downloading to ensure New York compliance
  • 5Export as PDF/A for long-term preservation and NYSCEF compatibility

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New York State Courts Electronic Filing (New York)

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NYSCEF + Criminal Defense FAQ

What criminal defense exhibits are commonly filed in New York?

Common criminal defense exhibits in New York include discovery materials, surveillance footage, witness statements, forensic reports. All must be formatted per NYSCEF requirements with proper exhibit stamps.

How do I handle large discovery materials in NYSCEF?

NYSCEF has a 100 MB total per filing limit. For large discovery materials, compress images, reduce resolution to 300 DPI, or split into multiple exhibits. ExhibitPrep automatically optimizes file sizes.

What exhibit marking does New York require for criminal defense cases?

New York typically requires plaintiffs to use numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendants to use letters (A, B, C) for exhibits. Check local New York court rules for specific criminal defense requirements.

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