Several states and the federal government have adopted the requirement that a defendant advise the prosecution in advance of the trial that an alibi defense is to be used.

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This requirement is in place to ensure fairness in the trial process by giving the prosecution time to investigate the validity of the alibi and prepare a response, thus promoting a more thorough and just legal proceeding.

Several States and the Federal Government Have Adopted the Requirement