Rule 47 – Jurors

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(a) Examination of Jurors. The court may examine the prospective jurors to the extent it deems appropriate, and shall permit the parties or their attorneys to ask reasonable questions. (b) Alternate Jurors. The court may direct that not more than six jurors in...

Rule 46 – Exceptions Unnecessary

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Formal exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are unnecessary; but for all purposes for which an exception has heretofore been necessary it is sufficient that a party, at the time the ruling or order of the court is made or sought, makes known to the court the...

Rule 45 – Subpoena

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(a) Form; Issuance.(1) Every subpoena shall: (A) state the name of the court from which it is issued;(B) state the title of the action, the name of the court in which it is pending, and its case number;(C) command each person to whom it is directed to attend and give...

Rule 44 – Proof of Official Record

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(a) Authentication.(1) Domestic. An official record kept within the United States, or any state, district, or commonwealth, territory, or within a territory subject to the administrative or judicial jurisdiction of the United States, or an entry therein, when...

Rule 43 – Taking of Testimony

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(a) Testimony.(1) Generally. In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise directed by the court or provided by rule or statute. For good cause in compelling circumstances and with appropriate safeguards, the court may...