How are Court Exhibits marked?

• A. Alphabetically
• B. Numerically
• C. Roman Numerals
• D. Letters

Answer: (B)

Exhibits are marked numerically to provide a simple, scalable, and unambiguous way to identify each item in the record. Using numbers (Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, Exhibit 3, and so on) makes it easy to reference specific documents or items in testimony, filings, and the transcript, even as the number of exhibits grows. It also aligns with how case files and courtroom logs are organized, so cross-referencing during a trial or on appeal stays consistent and straightforward.

Other schemes can cause confusion: letters can run out quickly when there are many exhibits, or become mixed up with other lettered designations used for different purposes. Roman numerals can blur with section or volume references and aren’t as flexible for an expanding list. Therefore, numeric marking is the standard approach in most courts.