2010 Rules of Procedure for Municipal Election Contests

Section 1

On the motion of a party, the court may allow the photocopying of ballots and election documents, upon such terms and conditions as the court may impose. The photocopying, if allowed, must start at the commencement of revision and, as far as practicable, must be completed simultaneously with the termination of revision.

Section 2

Photocopying shall be done within the premises of the court, near the revision area, and shall be under the supervision of the clerk of court. The requesting party shall provide an efficient photocopying unit and shall bear all attendant expenses.

Section 3

On the motion of a party, the court may allow the reproduction of electronic data that are submitted as evidence, or that are within the custody and control of the COMELEC under the conditions and safeguards the COMELEC shall require. The costs and expenses shall be for the account of the party seeking the reproduction.