“Exhibit”

This page shows official legal definitions of “Exhibit” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom United Kingdom

A document or thing presented as evidence in court.

Source: Criminal Procedure Rules Glossary, The National Archives
Jurisdiction: United States United States

Any physical object or document identified in court as evidence in a case.

Source: Criminal Glossary, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

A document or thing shown to a witness when giving evidence, produced for inspection to the court or referred to in an affidavit.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary, Legal Services Commission of South Australia