Rule 6.150. WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS IN THE COURTROOM

WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS IN THE COURTROOM If a party intends to offer into evidence any weapons or other hazardous materials at an evidentiary hearing or trial, before bringing the items into the courtroom, the party must: (1) For weapons: (a) All firearms, BB guns, and pellet guns intended to be offered in evidence must be unloaded and either rendered inoperable or have a trigger guard installed. (b) Guns and ammunition must be kept separate at all times. (c) Knives, scissors, and any other sharp objects that could penetrate the skin must be sealed in puncture-proof containers, provided with secure and protective sheaths, or otherwise rendered harmless. (2) For other hazardous materials: (a) Hypodermic needles must be provided with covers over needle points and sealed in a transparent puncture-proof bag. (b) An unbreakable, transparent tube that locks on one end must be provided for safe handling and viewing of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biological substances. 1990 Commentary: The court should be mindful that the court may grant exception to the above for good cause shown under UTCR 1.100 and that the Committee intended that there be exceptions granted if any part of the rule would affect the mechanical operation when mechanical operation was an evidentiary issue.