Local Rule LR 79.1: Custody of Files and Exhibits
Bankr. D.N.M.I. — General rule
LR 79.1 - Custody of Files and Exhibits 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 will be held in the custody of the clerk.
b. Removal of Exhibits Upon Conclusion of Proceeding. At the conclusion of a proceeding in this Court, any exhibit placed in the custody of the clerk pursuant to subsection (a) must be removed by the party that submitted it into evidence. Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, no exhibit may be removed earlier than: 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.
c. Disposition of Unclaimed Exhibits. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, the clerk may destroy or otherwise dispose of exhibits not reclaimed within 21 days after the time set for removal under this rule.