Under the rule, exhibits contained in the Case File are stipulated as admitted. This means:

• A. It is not necessary to demonstrate authenticity of the exhibit.
• B. The exhibit must be proven authentic by testimony.
• C. The court must still issue a formal admission order before use.
• D. Exhibits cannot be used unless they are independently verified.

Answer: (A)

Exhibits that are in the Case File and stipulated as admitted are treated as authentic without needing separate proof. The stipulation serves as the foundation for admitting the item, so no witness is required to testify to its authenticity at trial. This streamlines the process—the court accepts the exhibit based on the parties’ agreement rather than calling an authentication witness. While other rules like relevance and hearsay still apply, the authenticity issue is satisfied by the stipulation itself.