Request for Judicial Notice

A request for judicial notice is a legal document filed by a party asking the court to accept a fact as true without requiring proof through evidence. Judicial notice is a way for the court to streamline the trial process by recognizing certain facts that are generally known or can be easily verified. The request must specify the fact to be noticed and provide supporting information, such as a public record or a scientific or historical source. The opposing party has an opportunity to object to the request and to argue that the fact is not appropriate for judicial notice. The court has discretion to grant or deny the request based on the specific circumstances of the case and the requirements of the law. If the request is granted, the fact is accepted as true for purposes of the case.