The Case File exhibits are admitted by stipulation. How does this affect their use at trial?

• A. They are admitted without a separate authentication requirement.
• B. They must be re-authenticated before use.
• C. They require a new evidentiary hearing.
• D. They cannot be used unless a live demonstration is provided.

Answer: (A)

Stipulated authentication means authenticity is established by agreement, so the exhibits can be admitted at trial without a separate authentication step. Once the authenticity is covered by the stipulation, no witness needs to re-authenticate the documents, and there’s no requirement for a new evidentiary hearing or a live demonstration solely for authentication. Keep in mind that other rules (like relevance and hearsay) still apply; the stipulation handles authentication, not all admissibility questions.