Humboldt Superior Court Document Format Requirements

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All containers of liquid substances, including bodily fluids, must be securely sealed and protected against breakage.

All containers of liquid substances, including bodily fluids, are securely sealed and protected against breakage to safeguard Court personnel, so personnel are not exposed to the contents and odors;

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Containers of controlled substances must be securely sealed and protected against breakage to prevent spills and odors.

All containers of controlled substances are securely sealed and protected against breakage to safeguard Court personnel, so that the contents cannot be spilled and odors cannot be emitted;

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Objects containing bodily fluids or dangerous, controlled, or toxic substances must be placed in securely sealed, break-resistant containers.

All objects containing bodily fluids or dangerous, controlled or toxic substances (e.g., bloody shirt, gasoline soaked rag, etc.) are placed in containers that are securely sealed and protected against breakage so that odors cannot be emitted and Court personnel are safeguarded;

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Firearms must be secured with a nylon tie or trigger guard and examined by the bailiff to confirm that they are inoperable.

All firearms are secured by a nylon tie or trigger guard, and have been examined by the bailiff to determine that they have been rendered inoperable;

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Sharp objects must be placed in securely sealed containers protected against breakage.

All sharp objects, such as hypodermic needles, knives, and glass, are placed in containers that are securely sealed and protected against breakage, which will safeguard personnel;

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Containers holding liquid substances must be clearly marked and identified by type and amount.

All containers with liquid substances are clearly marked and identified as to type and amount;

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Controlled-substance containers must be clearly marked, identified, weighed, and sealed.

All containers of controlled substances are clearly marked, identified, weighed, and sealed;

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Cash exhibits must be specifically identified by total amount and the number of each denomination, whether individual or packaged.

All cash is specifically identified, whether individually or packaged, as to the total amount and number of each denomination.

Format

PAPER

Lodged exhibits must be submitted in hardcopy or printed form and may not be lodged by email or fax.

The lodged exhibits must be in hardcopy or printed form. Exhibits may not be lodged by email or fax.

Format

PAPER

When an official-reporter citation is unavailable, counsel must submit a complete hard copy of the legal authority to the court and all other counsel.

If no citation to an official reporter is available, counsel must submit a complete hard copy of the legal authority (such as local ordinances or laws) to the court and to all other counsel.

A typewritten copy of a handwritten will or codicil must accompany the petition for probate.

A typewritten copy of the will or codicil shall accompany the petition for probate if the document is handwritten.

The Notice of Hearing must be written and comply with the specified Rules of Court formatting requirements.

Be in writing and comply with Rules of Court 2.100 et seq. on format of papers;

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Unless the court orders otherwise, unidentified or improperly identified liquids, containers, controlled substances, and other suspect substances must be returned to the offering party.

Unless otherwise ordered, unidentified or improperly identified liquids, containers, controlled substances, or other suspect substances shall be returned to the party offering them.