1. Ask for permission to approach the witness: “Your Honor, may I approach the witness with what has been marked as Exhibit ___?”
2. Before approaching the witness, show the exhibit to opposing counsel.
3. Ask the witness to identify the exhibit: “Would you please identify this document?” The witness should answer to identify only.
4. Ask the witness a series of questions that are offered for proof of the admissibility of the exhibit. Such questions lay the foundation for admissibility, including the questions of relevance and materiality (significance) of the exhibit.
5. Offer the exhibit into evidence: “Your Honor, we offer Exhibit ___ into evidence.
6. Presiding Judge: “Is there an objection?” If opposing counsel believes a proper foundation has not been laid, the attorney should be prepared to object at that time.
7. Opposing counsel: “No, Your Honor” or “Yes, your Honor.” If the answer is “yes”, then the objection will be stated on the record. The presiding judge will ask if there is a response to the objection.
8. Presiding Judge “Exhibit ___ is/is not admitted.” If admitted, questions on the content of the exhibit may be asked.

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