(a) Records and Items Kept by the Clerk
Except on order of the Court, no records or items kept by the Clerk may be
removed from the Clerk’s custody other than by authorized court personnel or
for transmission to an appellate court. Unless otherwise provided by statute,
rule, or order of the Court, any person may inspect the records or items and
request copies.
(b) Trial Exhibits
All non-electronically submitted exhibits offered by any party in civil or
criminal proceedings, whether or not received as evidence, must be retained
after trial and any appeal period by the party or attorney offering the exhibits,
unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
(c) Records in Administrative Cases
All non-electronically submitted administrative records offered by any party,
whether or not received into evidence, in Social Security, ERISA, and IDEA
cases and other cases reviewed under the Administrative Procedure Act will
be returned to counsel at the conclusion of the action, including any appeal,
unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
District of Maine Local Rules
