Notice of Alibi

A notice of alibi is a document filed by the defense, informing the prosecution of the defendant’s intent to present an alibi defense at trial. An alibi defense asserts that the defendant could not have committed the alleged crime because they were at a different location at the time the crime occurred. The notice typically includes the specific place the defendant claims to have been and the names and addresses of any witnesses who can corroborate the alibi. The purpose of the notice is to give the prosecution an opportunity to investigate the alibi and to prevent surprise at trial. In some jurisdictions, the notice of alibi is required by law or court rule, and failure to provide timely notice may result in the exclusion of the alibi evidence at trial.