LOCAL RULE 79
FILES AND EXHIBITS AND REMOVAL THEREOF

79.1 REMOVAL OF ORIGINAL PAPERS. Original papers in the custody of the clerk shall not be removed except by permission of the clerk and then, only after a receipt provided by the clerk has been signed by the removing party.

79.2 EXHIBITS AND DOCUMENTS. All exhibits received into evidence at any trial or hearing shall be retained by the clerk who shall keep them in custody. All such exhibits, including models, diagrams, books or other exhibits other than contraband received into evidence or marked for identification in an action or proceeding shall be removed by the filing party at the expiration of the time for the filing of a Notice of Appeal, or if an appeal is filed, after the final adjudication of the action and disposition of the appeal. Said exhibits if not so removed may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the clerk may deem appropriate after ten (10) days notice to counsel.

Sensitive exhibits received in evidence, which shall include but are not limited to, drugs, articles of high monetary value, weapons or contraband of any kind shall be entrusted to the custody of the United States Attorney or to the arresting or investigative agency of the government, who will maintain the integrity of these exhibits pending disposition of the case and for any appeal period thereafter.