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79.2 EXHIBITS AND DOCUMENTS. Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, all exhibits received into evidence at any trial or hearing shall be provided to the clerk in electronic format as specified in the court's administrative procedures guide. A photograph of physical or demonstrative exhibits received into evidence shall be provided in electronic format as specified in the court's administrative procedures guide. Electronic exhibits shall become part of the electronic record. Before jury deliberations begin, counsel must ensure that electronic exhibits are identical to exhibits admitted at trial. Sensitive exhibits received in evidence, which shall include but are not limited to, drugs, articles of high monetary value, weapons or contraband of any kind may, at the discretion of the presiding judge, be entrusted to the custody of the United States Attorney or to the arresting or investigative agency of the government, who will maintain the integrity of these exhibits pending disposition of the case and for any appeal period thereafter.