Local Rule LR11-117. Exhibits.

A. In criminal cases. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, weapons, controlled substances, or non-documentary items of value tendered as evidence during a criminal proceeding shall be secured by the court’s bailiff during court recesses. On completion of the proceeding, weapons, controlled substances, or items of value shall be released into the custody of the law enforcement agency having had custody of the items at the beginning of the proceeding. The court monitor or reporter shall make a detailed record of the items released which shall be delivered to the clerk of the court for filing in the court record. B. Inspection and copying. Exhibits in both civil and criminal cases that remain in the court’s custody are deemed to be the property of the party who tendered the exhibit. Nevertheless, exhibits are also considered to be public records (unless excepted by court order or law to the contrary) and will be made available for public inspection and copying.