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Motion in limine is the name commonly given a pretrial motion that attempts to prevent the offer of, or reference to, specific evidence or other matters in the presence of the jury. A motion in limine is designed to require a party offering evidence to approach the bench and inquire into the admissibility of the evidence at issue before introducing that evidence to the jury. The purpose of the motion in limine is to prevent the other party from asking prejudicial questions or introducing prejudicial evidence in front of the jury without first asking the trial court’s permission.

In Vermont, a motion in limine is a pretrial request made to the court to rule on the admissibility of certain evidence before it is presented during the trial. The goal of this motion is to prevent potentially prejudicial evidence from being introduced in front of the jury without the judge's approval. By addressing these matters before the trial begins, the court can avoid the risk of jury contamination by evidence that may be deemed inadmissible. The motion in limine helps to ensure that both parties adhere to the rules of evidence and that the jury's decision is based solely on the evidence that is legally permitted. Vermont courts, like those in other jurisdictions, use motions in limine to handle sensitive or potentially prejudicial matters discreetly and to maintain the fairness and integrity of the trial process.

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