D. Guam CVLR 79

Depositions.

(a) Custody. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each exhibit offered in evidence and

all depositions and transcripts shall be held in the custody of the Clerk of Court. Unless reason

exists for retaining originals, the judge will, upon application, order them returned to the party to

whom they belong upon the filing of copies thereof approved by counsel for all parties

concerned. All exhibits received in evidence that are in the nature of narcotic drugs, illegal or

counterfeit money, firearms, or contraband of any kind shall be entrusted to the custody of the

arresting or investigative agency of the government pending disposition of the action and for

any appeal period thereafter.

(b) Delivery to Person Entitled. In all cases in which final judgment has been entered and

the time for filing a motion for new trial or rehearing and for appeal has passed, any party or

person may withdraw any exhibit or deposition originally produced by him, without Court

order, upon fourteen (14) days written notice to all parties, unless within that time another party

or person files notice of claim thereto with the Clerk. In the event of competing claims, the

Court shall determine the person entitled and order delivery accordingly. For good cause

shown, the Court may allow withdrawal or determine competing claims in advance of the time

above specified.

(c) Unclaimed Exhibits. If exhibits or deposition transcripts are not withdrawn within forty

(40) days after the time when notice may first be given under subdivision (b) of this rule, the

Clerk may destroy them or make other disposition as he or she sees fit.