Parties are required to consult with the U.S. Marshal on the nature of their physical
exhibits prior to their introduction to satisfy safety concerns as follows:
(a) Any party wishing to introduce drugs, cash, firearms, or similar items into evidence
must contact the U.S. Marshal for instructions not later than 2 business days prior to the
date the item is to be brought to the courtroom.
(b) Any party wishing to introduce blunt or edged weapons, or similar items, into evidence
shall contact the U.S. Marshal for instructions not later than 1 week prior to the date the
item is to be brought to the courtroom.
Local Criminal Rules for the District of Alaska
Updated October 15, 2025
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(c) The attorney or case agent for the party offering the exhibit will retain custody of the
exhibit and is responsible for the exhibit during trial, including recesses.
(d) Sensitive exhibits admitted into evidence at a jury trial become the responsibility of the
case agent during deliberations.
(e) Upon the return of a verdict or discharge of the jury, the attorney or case agent for the
party offering a sensitive exhibit must immediately take custody of the item.
