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Create Certified Bundle

Assemble and certify the hearing exhibits for [hearing=Administrative Hearing H-22]: include evidence bundle, chain-of…

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AExecute — “help me do it”Assemble and certify the hearing exhibits for [hearing=Administrative Hearing H-22]: include…+
Assemble and certify the hearing exhibits for [hearing=Administrative Hearing H-22]: include evidence bundle, chain-of-custody log, and Bates-numbered pages, then certify the PDF and save a certified copy for counsel.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.
BImprove — “do it better”Prepare the certified bundle to survive cross-examination: include Bates-numbered exhibits, a…+
Prepare the certified bundle to survive cross-examination: include Bates-numbered exhibits, a signed chain-of-custody affidavit, stamped exhibit dividers, and certify the PDF. Add a hearing-ready index and a one-page exhibit cheat sheet for the hearing officer and prosecutor detailing where key documents are located.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

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  1. 1

    Open Adobe Acrobat.

  2. 2

    Go to File > Combine Files.

  3. 3

    Click Add Files and select the PDF files you want to merge.

  4. 4

    Arrange the files in your desired order by dragging and dropping them within the list.

  5. 5

    Click Combine to merge the selected files into a single PDF document.

  6. 6

    Save the new combined PDF to your preferred location.

You can preview and reorder files before combining to ensure the final PDF is in the correct sequence.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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Combine filesA tool in Acrobat to put many files together into one PDF.
BookmarkA link in a PDF that helps you jump to a specific part of the document.ExampleClicking the 'Exhibit A' bookmark takes you directly to the relevant court document.
OrderThe way files are arranged from top to bottom when you combine them.ExampleArranging the files in a specific order ensures the combined PDF flows logically from introduction to conclusion.

The real tasks

the one, listed here
Prepare exhibits and a certified bundle that will hold up under cross-examination at an administrative hearing.

Who does this

3 roles
Office AdministratorLegal AssistantAcademic Coordinator

FAQ

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  1. Before you combine, look for the 'Preserve Bookmarks' option.
  2. Make sure it is turned on.
  3. Combine your files. Each file will have its own bookmark in the new PDF.

The Combine files feature lets you put many different documents, like PDFs, Word files, or images, into one PDF file. This is useful because it makes sharing, printing, or saving many documents easier. Instead of sending many files, you just send one organized PDF.

No, Combine files only puts your documents together. It does not fix blurry scans or bring back missing pages. You need to fix the scan first before you combine.

  • Some source files may be damaged or have an old structure.
  • Acrobat can get stuck or repeat the first file if this happens.
  • Resave each file with Save As to refresh them before combining.
  • If problems continue, add files one by one or use Help > Repair Installation.
  • These steps help Acrobat read and combine your files correctly.
FeatureCombine filesCompress PDF
What it doesPuts many files into one PDFMakes a PDF file smaller
When to useWhen you need all files togetherWhen your PDF is too large to send or upload
File sizeUsually stays the same or gets biggerGets smaller after compressing

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