evidence organizer

SKILL.md

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name: evidence-organizer
description: Organize and structure evidence for legal proceedings. Use when the user asks about 证据整理、证据清单、证据链、怎么组织证据、准备证据、证据目录, or wants to organize evidence for a case. This skill provides organizational assistance only and does not constitute legal advice or guarantee admissibility.
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# Evidence Organizer

## Overview

This skill helps users organize, categorize, and structure evidence for legal proceedings. It creates evidence lists, helps establish chains of custody, and organizes materials by relevance and importance.

**⚠️ Important Disclaimer**: This tool provides organizational assistance only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it guarantee evidence admissibility. Always consult a qualified attorney regarding evidence rules and admissibility requirements.

## When to Use This Skill

- Preparing evidence for trial or hearing
- Organizing documents for discovery
- Creating evidence lists for court submission
- Establishing document chains
- Preparing exhibits

## Limitations

- Provides **organization framework only**
- Cannot determine legal admissibility
- Does not authenticate documents
- Not a substitute for attorney guidance on evidence rules
- May not address specific court requirements

## Workflow

1. **Collect materials** — Gather all potential evidence
2. **Categorize items** — Group by type and relevance
3. **Assess relevance** — Determine importance to claims/defenses
4. **Organize structure** — Create logical organization
5. **Prepare summaries** — Document key points
6. **Review with counsel** — Have attorney review organization

## Evidence Categories

### Documentary Evidence
- Contracts and agreements
- Correspondence (emails, letters)
- Financial records
- Business records
- Reports and analyses

### Testimonial Evidence
- Witness statements
- Deposition transcripts
- Affidavits
- Expert reports

### Physical Evidence
- Photographs
- Videos
- Audio recordings
- Physical objects
- Digital files

### Demonstrative Evidence
- Charts and graphs
- Timelines
- Maps
- Diagrams
- Summaries

## Evidence Organization Structure

### By Claim/Issue
Group evidence supporting each legal claim or defense.

### By Chronology
Organize materials in chronological order to show timeline.

### By Witness
Group evidence related to each witness.

### By Document Type
Organize by contracts, emails, financials, etc.

## Evidence List Format

| Item | Description | Date | Source | Relevance | Status |
|------|-------------|------|--------|-----------|--------|
| 1 | [Description] | [Date] | [Source] | [Relevance] | [Status] |

## Usage

### Basic Request
```
"帮我整理证据"
"做证据清单"
"证据怎么组织"
```

### With Context
```
"合同纠纷的证据怎么整理"
"准备开庭的证据"
"做证据目录"
```

## Output Format

The skill provides:
- **Evidence list** with all items catalogued
- **Categorization** by type and relevance
- **Chain of custody** tracking
- **Gap analysis** identifying missing items
- **Summary** of key evidence points

## Before Trial Checklist

- [ ] All evidence collected and organized
- [ ] Evidence list prepared
- [ ] Exhibits marked and labeled
- [ ] Copies prepared for court and opposing party
- [ ] Authentication arranged
- [ ] Chain of custody documented
- [ ] Attorney reviewed evidence
- [ ] Witnesses prepared to testify about evidence

## References

For evidence guidance:
- [references/evidence-guide.md](references/evidence-guide.md) — Evidence organization guide
- [references/evidence-types.md](references/evidence-types.md) — Types of evidence and requirements

## Privacy Note

Evidence information is processed for organization only. No data is stored or transmitted to third parties.

## Important Reminders

- **Authentication**: Evidence must be properly authenticated
- **Best Evidence Rule**: Original documents may be required
- **Hearsay**: Many out-of-court statements are inadmissible
- **Privilege**: Some communications are protected
- **Relevance**: Evidence must be relevant to be admissible
- **Chain of Custody**: Physical evidence requires documented handling