The Criminal Procedure Rules 2005

Custody of exhibits

68.10.—(1) On a conviction on indictment or on a coroner’s inquisition a court officer of the court of trial shall, subject to any directions of the judge of the court of trial, make arrangements for any exhibit at the trial which in his opinion may be required for the purposes of an appeal against conviction to be kept in the custody of the court, or given into the custody of the person producing it at the trial or any other person for retention, until the expiration of 35 days from the date of conviction.

(2) Where an appellant has given notice of appeal, or of an application for leave to appeal, against conviction, the Registrar shall inform a court officer of the notice and give directions concerning the continued retention in custody of any exhibit which appears necessary for the proper determination of the appeal or application.

(3) Where the court orders an appellant to be retired, it shall make arrangements pending his retrial for the continued retention in custody of exhibits.

(4) Any arrangements under this rule may include arrangements for the inspection of an exhibit by an interested party.

[Note. Formerly rule 7 of the Criminal Appeal Rules 1968.]