Can A plaintiff take a computer tablet into small claims court ?

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Can A plaintiff take a computer tablet into small claims court ?

Anonymous Dec 3, 2011 Business 2 views 2 answers

In North Carolina, does anyone know if a plaintiff and/or defendant are allowed to take a laptop or, in my case as the plaintiff, bring with me into small claims court ( magistrate court ) my Ipad computer tablet? I have SO MANY hard documents, pictures, ( and some video clips I want to show as evidence ), all of this information, documents and evidence with links to supporting websites etc etc are on my Tablet. With the technology, it is so much more easier, as I have done, to bookmark documents, highlight, annotate, reference statutes etc versus having to flip through 100+ papers in a folder trying to find something. Of course I will take hard copies in my folder should computer crash or whatever reason, but would be nice to be allowed to have my tablet with me for quicker referencing.

Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:35:54+00:00

Your various documents would likely be considered evidence. You will need to have "Hard Copies" for the opposing party and the judge for anything you intend on presenting as evidence. Further mark each copy as exhibit 1, 2, etc... In your area, the technology will likely not overwhelm the magistrate, but rules of evidence have not yet caught up to computer generating capabilities. Good Luck.

Richard Patrick · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:35:54+00:00

Anything you want to use as evidence needs to be in a physical form. You may be able to use your laptop to better project the exhibits. Ask your court clerk for advice on being able to use your laptop in court. this is not legal advice and i do not represent you

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