CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
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Computer-Generated Evidence
......Notice Requirements
6 Cards On This Topic:
Government well advised that notice of intention to use computer data should be given well in advance if it is admissible and to be used at trial
When government uses highly sophisticated scientific evidence involving time consuming and expensive laboratory tests, D must be given time and means to make similar tests.
Government should make information needed for cross-examination of computer witnesses available to defense a reasonable period before trial.
Opposing party should be given notice of intention to rely on computer-generated evidence and opportunity to accuracy of computer and input procedures used.
Failure to give notice of computer methodology and data justifies granting of new trial.
Computer simulation evidence properly admitted despite lack of notice; adequate opportunity for cross-examination given.