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Practice Points: Illustrative Aids v. Summary Exhibits
The Addition of Rule 107 to the Federal Rules of Evidence
In December 2024, FRE 1006 was amended to clarify that it applies only to summaries, charts, or calculations of voluminous material that constitute substantive evidence and does not apply to “illustrative aids.” In addition, a new rule – Rule 107 – was added to define what constitutes an “illustrative aid” and outline how illustrative aids may be used at trial and during jury deliberations.