(a) Custody of Exhibits During Trial or Evidentiary Hearing. Unless the Court directs
otherwise, each exhibit admitted into evidence during a trial or other evidentiary
proceeding shall be held in the custody of the Clerk.
(b) Retention of Exhibits Upon Conclusion of Proceeding. Unless the Court directs
otherwise, the party that submitted an exhibit into evidence must maintain custody of
that exhibit until:
(1) 14 days after expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal, if no notice of
appeal is filed in the proceeding by any party; or
(2) 14 days after a mandate issues from the Court of Appeals, if an appeal was taken
by any party to the proceeding.
USDC Local Civil Rules – Effective May 1, 2026 CIV-69
