Ind. Porter Cnty. Local Rule LR64-AR00-3900

3900.10 Marking in Advance. Exhibits which are not marked at, or prior to the

pre-trial conference shall be presented to the Court Reporter for marking prior to the beginning

of the trial, where possible, or during recesses in the trial, so that the trial is not delayed for the

marking of exhibits.

3900.20 Custody. After being marked for identification, models, diagrams,

exhibits, and material offered or admitted into evidence in any cause pending or tried before the

Court or jury shall be placed in the custody of the court reporter unless otherwise ordered by the

Judge.

3900.30 Removal. After a case has been decided, unless an appeal has been taken,

all models, diagrams, exhibits, or material placed in the custody of the Court Reporter shall be

taken by the parties offering them within six (6) months after the conclusion of the case. At the

time of removal, a detailed receipt shall be left with the court reporter and filed with the cause.

3900.40 Destruction of Exhibits. The court reporter shall retain the exhibits from

any case for ninety (90) days after the conclusion of the case, including appeals. After a case is

decided and no appeal taken, or after all appeals are completed, the court reporter may give

notice in writing to the party introducing the exhibit giving a time within which the exhibit shall

be removed from the custody of the court reporter. If the party does not recover the exhibit

within the time indicated, the court reporter may dispose of same and the party shall be charged

with any expenses of such disposition.