NPMCLR 9.0
              EVIDENCE - COURTS CUSTODY OF EXHIBITS


In a criminal case every exhibit in the court's custody, which is
not contraband and for which ownership is not in dispute, shall
be returned to the party who produced that exhibit upon motion of
that party and expiration of the appeal period.  In the event of
finding of guilty, for purpose of this rule, the appeal period
shall begin on the day of sentencing or deferral of sentencing by
the court. Exhibits not withdrawn shall be delivered by the court
to the Normandy Park Police Department for disposition as
abandoned property; or if contraband, for destruction.  No
exhibit shall be released by the court without its being
receipted for by the receiving person.


(Adopted effective July 1, 2005.)