Jefferson County District Court

		
		
                        LCrRLJ 6.13.
           EVIDENCE – COURT’S CUSTODY OF EXHIBITS


     (f) 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 a finding of guilty, for purpose of this rule,
     the appeal period shall begin on the day of sentencing
     or deferral of sentence by the court.  Exhibits not
     returned shall be delivered by the court to the
     applicable law enforcement agency for disposition as
     abandoned property; or if contraband, for destruction.


[Amended effective September 1, 2002]