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### 396 Use in evidence > Unless the Court or a judge otherwise orders, a document is not to be received in evidence unless – > > > > (a) it has been disclosed to the opposing party or parties in accordance with the provisions of this Division; or > > > > > (b) it has been disclosed in any certificate of readiness filed under [rule 544](#GS544@EN) or joint letter of readiness filed under [rule 545](#GS545@EN) .

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