evidence organizer

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name: evidence-organizer description: Organize and structure evidence for legal proceedings. Use when the user asks about 证据整理、证据清单、证据链、怎么组织证据、准备证据、证据目录, or wants to organize evidence for a case. This skill provides organizational assistance only and does not constitute legal advice or guarantee admissibility.

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Evidence Organizer

Overview

This skill helps users organize, categorize, and structure evidence for legal proceedings. It creates evidence lists, helps establish chains of custody, and organizes materials by relevance and importance.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: This tool provides organizational assistance only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it guarantee evidence admissibility. Always consult a qualified attorney regarding evidence rules and admissibility requirements.

When to Use This Skill

Preparing evidence for trial or hearing

Organizing documents for discovery

Creating evidence lists for court submission

Establishing document chains

Preparing exhibits

Limitations

Provides organization framework only

Cannot determine legal admissibility

Does not authenticate documents

Not a substitute for attorney guidance on evidence rules

May not address specific court requirements

Workflow

1. Collect materials — Gather all potential evidence 2. Categorize items — Group by type and relevance 3. Assess relevance — Determine importance to claims/defenses 4. Organize structure — Create logical organization 5. Prepare summaries — Document key points 6. Review with counsel — Have attorney review organization

Evidence Categories

Documentary Evidence

Contracts and agreements

Correspondence (emails, letters)

Financial records

Business records

Reports and analyses

Testimonial Evidence

Witness statements

Deposition transcripts

Affidavits

Expert reports

Physical Evidence

Photographs

Videos

Audio recordings

Physical objects

Digital files

Demonstrative Evidence

Charts and graphs

Timelines

Maps

Diagrams

Summaries

Evidence Organization Structure

By Claim/Issue

Group evidence supporting each legal claim or defense.

By Chronology

Organize materials in chronological order to show timeline.

By Witness

Group evidence related to each witness.

By Document Type

Organize by contracts, emails, financials, etc.

Evidence List Format

| Item | Description | Date | Source | Relevance | Status | |------|-------------|------|--------|-----------|--------| | 1 | [Description] | [Date] | [Source] | [Relevance] | [Status] |

Usage

Basic Request

"帮我整理证据"
"做证据清单"
"证据怎么组织"

With Context

"合同纠纷的证据怎么整理"
"准备开庭的证据"
"做证据目录"

Output Format

The skill provides:

Evidence list with all items catalogued

Categorization by type and relevance

Chain of custody tracking

Gap analysis identifying missing items

Summary of key evidence points

Before Trial Checklist

[ ] All evidence collected and organized

[ ] Evidence list prepared

[ ] Exhibits marked and labeled

[ ] Copies prepared for court and opposing party

[ ] Authentication arranged

[ ] Chain of custody documented

[ ] Attorney reviewed evidence

[ ] Witnesses prepared to testify about evidence

References

For evidence guidance:

references/evidence-guide.md — Evidence organization guide

references/evidence-types.md — Types of evidence and requirements

Privacy Note

Evidence information is processed for organization only. No data is stored or transmitted to third parties.

Important Reminders

Authentication: Evidence must be properly authenticated

Best Evidence Rule: Original documents may be required

Hearsay: Many out-of-court statements are inadmissible

Privilege: Some communications are protected

Relevance: Evidence must be relevant to be admissible

Chain of Custody: Physical evidence requires documented handling

Basic Request

"帮我整理证据"
"做证据清单"
"证据怎么组织"

With Context

"合同纠纷的证据怎么整理"
"准备开庭的证据"
"做证据目录"