A committee of the New York Unified Court System has published a Guide to New York Evidence (the Guide), written in Code style—a “rule” in a summary format, followed by a “note” setting forth the source, meaning, and nuances of the rule. The Guide is published on the New York State Unified Court System website.
Publication on the Internet rather than by a hard copy book allows, as explained on the Guide’s website, “for more rapid dissemination of new rules and revisions and provides the bench and bar with free, widespread access, including in a courtroom via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.” That does away with the need to carry an evidence tome to court.
