Canadian Criminal Trial Advocacy/Appendix

Trial Prep Checklist
Client notice
 * notify client of trial date
 * book appointment to review trial/answer questions

Witnesses
 * notify witnesses of trial date and purpose by phone or letter
 * made arrangements for out-of-town witnesses
 * issued subpoenas for witnesses
 * copies of criminal record of witnesses (such as CPIC printout)

Documents, Notices ,and Exhibits
 * copies of transcripts from statements and preliminary inquiry hearings
 * subpoenaed documents
 * notices filed (business documents, court orders, medical reports)
 * Expert report forwarded to other party within time limit

Trial materials
 * trial briefs prepared
 * legal research completed
 * pre-trial motions prepared
 * witnesses prepared
 * completed Trial Book (witness lists, outline of proof, examination outlines, opening/closing outline)

Real Evidence
 * visual aids and demonstrative evidence prepared (sufficient copies are available)

Courtroom
 * technology set-up tested and arranged for court
 * interpreter booked

Day of Trial

Materials
 * Criminal Code
 * Trial Book / Trial Brief
 * pads of paper
 * pens and highlighters