Notice Requirement Under Rule 404(b)(2).

• A. After witness testimony
• B. At trial opening
• C. During the Captain's Meeting
• D. Prior to witness selection in the Captains' Meeting

Answer: (D)

Rule 404(b)(2) requires advance notice of intent to introduce other-acts or character evidence so the opposing side has a fair opportunity to challenge its admissibility and prepare an effective response. That notice should come before the other side has to commit to witnesses or present their witness list, so there’s no surprise and the defense can plan cross-examination or motions. In this setting, the appropriate moment is prior to witness selection in the Captains’ Meeting, which allows both sides to know what evidence may be used and to prepare accordingly. Providing notice after witness testimony has begun, at trial opening, or later would prejudice the opponent by depriving them of time to respond. So the timing that aligns with the fairness purpose is before witness selection in the Captains’ Meeting.