Stormwind Rules of Evidence

The Stormwind Rules of Evidence are the rules set forth to admit evidence to all trials and hearings in the Kingdom of Stormwind's courts. The Rules are established and amended by the Board of Examiners of the courts.

Disclaimers
Note: ''This document was originally produced as part of the Stormwind Law Project, for the purpose of enhancing Stormwind City's guard and criminal roleplay on Moon Guard US. All laws and rules apply only to those who opt-in. ''

Note: Magistrates under the Stormwind Law Project will be expected to follow and uphold these rules while carrying out a criminal trial proceeding from "initial appearance" to sentencing.

Rule 101.  Scope; Definitions
a. Scope. These rules apply to proceedings in the courts of law of the Kingdom of Stormwind and its territories, including but not limited to: b. Definitions. In these rules:
 * 1) Stormwind City;
 * 2) Elwynn Forest;
 * 3) Westfall;
 * 4) the Redridge Mountains;
 * 5) Duskwood;
 * 6) the Burning Steppes, also known as the Red Steppes;
 * 7) Deadwind Pass;
 * 8) Stranglethorn Vale;
 * 9) the Swamp of Sorrows;
 * 10) the Black Morass, also known as the Blasted Lands; and
 * 11) all territories governed by the Kingdom of Stormwind that are not under martial law.
 * 1) “civil case” means a civil action or proceeding;
 * 2) “criminal case” includes a criminal proceeding;
 * 3) “public office” includes a public agency;
 * 4) “record” includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation;
 * 5) a “rule prescribed by the Board of Examiners” means a rule adopted by the Board of Examiners under statutory authority; and
 * 6) a reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes magically or mechanically stored information.