Local Rule LR3-202. Disposition of civil exhibits.

[Related Statewide Regulation NMAC 1.17.230.303] A. Retention by court clerk after trial. Evidence introduced as exhibits at trial shall be retained by the clerk for one (1) year following the expiration of the appeal period or final disposition of the case, after which time counsel may retrieve the exhibits from the clerk’s office. B. Retention by party after motion hearing. Evidence introduced at motion hearings may be retained by the party introducing the evidence and returned to the court if the court deems necessary for further action. C. Release before end of retention period; destruction. Release of exhibits in advance of the one (1) year retention period may be obtained by court order. After sixty (60) days’ notice, exhibits not timely retrieved shall be destroyed.