2.12. Summaries of Records as Evidence is a type of evidence commonly used in legal proceedings. It is an organized and concise document, which summarizes key information from a set of original records. Summaries of Records as Evidence may include financial records, medical records, police reports, and other documents. It can be used to provide an overview of the facts in a particular case and to support the testimony of a witness. There are two types of Summaries of Records as Evidence: direct and indirect. Direct Summaries of Records as Evidence are prepared by the party presenting the evidence, while indirect Summaries of Records as Evidence are prepared by a third party, such as an expert witness. Summaries of Records as Evidence are helpful in court proceedings because they reduce the amount of time spent reviewing documents and allow the court to focus on the key facts.