Evidence is important information you can show the judge or tell the judge about that can help your case. This can include both:
- physical evidence (like texts, photos, medical reports, etc.); and
- verbal evidence (like things you or another witness saw or heard and can testify about).
However, not all evidence is allowed in court. In state courts, the state rules of evidence will determine what evidence can be used. In federal court, which is where immigration matters are heard, the Federal Rules of Evidence determine what evidence can be used. State rules of evidence are often very similar to the Federal Rules of Evidence, but each state may have different rules for their courts. Some states do not have formal rules of evidence, and instead rely on past court decisions (precedent).
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