Judge Robert J. Bryan
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- Chambers Drop Off • Thursday Prior To Trial
Communication
Clerk
Document Format Requirements10 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Each binder must identify its contained exhibit numbers on both the front and spine.
Each binder shall identify the exhibit numbers contained within the binder on the front of the binder, as well as on the spine.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Each exhibit must be provided as a single PDF document.
Each exhibit must be a single PDF Document
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits must be delivered on a CD in PDF format.
Exhibits must be on a CD in PDF format
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Audio or video exhibits must be playable in Windows Media Player.
Exhibits that contain audio or video must be playable in Windows Media Player
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1) The original set of exhibits (witness) shall be submitted in binders with tabbed dividers between each exhibit. 2) A second set of exhibits for the Court should also be in tabbed binders.
Summary: The original exhibit set must be submitted in binders with dividers tabbed between exhibits; the Court’s second set should also be in tabbed binders.
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If the exhibit or witness list is revised at any time after it is filed with the court, Counsel shall email an updated list in Word format to Tyler Campbell, Courtroom Deputy, at tyler_campbell@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: An updated exhibit or witness list submitted after revision must be in Word format.
Word Perfect
Machine summary. Not checked yet.Mandatory?
The electronic version of the exhibits need to be numbered as shown below.* This ensures they remain in the proper order in the evidence portfolio. However, on the exhibit list itself, the exhibits may be numbered 1 – 500 and A1 – A500 respectively for ease of use during the trial process.
Summary: Electronic exhibits must use specific numbering format (00001, A0001) for jury trials.
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PDF documents should be scanned using Optical Character Recognition if possible & encoded as a searchable PDF
Summary: PDF documents should be scanned using OCR and encoded as searchable PDFs when possible.
Machine summary. Not checked yet.Important?
VIDEO EXHIBITS shall be submitted on a separate disk. Currently, JEEP has size limitations for video exhibits. Therefore, there is a separate process for saving them to the Portfolio.
Summary: Video exhibits must be submitted on separate disk due to JEEP size limitations.
Machine summary. Not checked yet.Note?
Do not attach stickers to the CD. You may write on the CD itself for identification purposes.
Summary: Do not attach stickers to CDs; write directly on CD for identification.
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must pre-mark all trial exhibits and may obtain labels from the Clerk’s Office or create their own.
All trial exhibits must be pre-marked by counsel. Exhibit labels may be obtained from the Clerk’s Office or counsel may create their own.
Document Type
Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Plaintiff’s exhibits must be numbered consecutively from 1, and Defendant’s exhibits consecutively from A-1.
Plaintiff’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number 1. Defendant’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number A-1.
Document Type
Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits must be numbered and named according to the Judge’s instructions and naming convention, which can be obtained from the Courtroom Deputy.
Exhibits must be numbered and named. Exhibit numbering should be per the Judge’s instructions. Contact the Courtroom Deputy for the Judge’s naming convention
Document Type
Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Duplicate documents should appear only once on the exhibit list, and any party may use an exhibit identified on a party’s list or in the pretrial order.
Duplicate documents should not be listed twice on the exhibit list. Once a party has identified an exhibit on the exhibit list or in the pretrial order, any party may use it.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Machine summary. Not checked yet.Mandatory?
Please email the Courtroom Deputy the exhibit and witness lists in Word format prior to the start of trial. That email address is tyler_campbell@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email exhibit and witness lists in Word format to Courtroom Deputy before trial.
Document Type
Exhibit And Witness Lists
Machine summary. Not checked yet.Mandatory?
You may bring the CD of electronic exhibits with you on the first day of trial, or as otherwise discussed.
Summary: CD of electronic exhibits must be brought to court on first day of trial.
Document Type
Electronic Exhibits
Machine summary. Not checked yet.Important?
Technology training is available and must be attended prior to trial if counsel or support staff are not familiar with the courtroom technology/presentation process.
Summary: Technology training required for unfamiliar counsel/support staff before trial.
Document Type
Technology Training
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
An exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to the Court as directed by the Judge; contact the Courtroom Deputy for further direction.
An exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to the Court per the Judge’s instructions. Contact the Courtroom Deputy for further direction
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Exhibits must be presented to the Court before the trial date.
Exhibits must be presented to the Court prior to the trial date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
The Court’s exhibit copies should be delivered to Tyler Campbell in the clerk’s office by the Thursday before trial, unless other arrangements are made with the Courtroom Deputy; other exhibits may be brought on the first day of trial.
The Court’s copies should be delivered to Tyler Campbell in the clerk’s office, the Thursday prior to trial, or upon other arrangements made with the Courtroom Deputy during the Pretrial Conference or through other communications. All other exhibits may be brought the first day of trial.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Chambers Communication Rules
If a filed exhibit or witness list is revised, counsel must email the updated list in Word format to the Courtroom Deputy at the stated address.
If the exhibit or witness list is revised at any time after it is filed with the court, Counsel shall email an updated list in Word format to Tyler Campbell, Courtroom Deputy, at tyler_campbell@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.