What Does the Court Consider Evidence?

Evidence is information you may present in court to prove your case. It can be in two main forms:

1. People: witness testimony

You
Other people who have direct and relevant information about the case
People who keep records
Experts

2. Things: exhibits

Photographs
Records: police, medical, bills, appraisals, school records, etc.
Other documents or things

In either case, the judge will want to know: Why is this witness or exhibit helpful in deciding your case?

If you need help selecting evidence to use, or understanding how to present it to the judge, you can contact:

the Small Claims Advisor for your area, or
a private attorney.

For help in Contra Costa County, California, click here.

To learn more about using people as evidence (witnesses), click here.

To learn more about using things as evidence (exhibits) click here.

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