Rule 12 Custody of exhibits

On a conviction on indictment the Clerk of the Crown and Peace shall, subject to paragraphs (2) and (4) and to any directions by the judge of the court of trial, make arrangements for the exhibits at the trial to be kept in safe custody until the expiration of 42 days from the date of conviction.

Where an appellant has given notice of appeal, or of an application for leave to appeal against conviction, the Registrar shall inform the Clerk of the Crown and Peace of the notice and give directions concerning the continued retention in safe custody of all exhibits produced at the trial.

The Clerk of the Crown and Peace shall make a list of all the exhibits placed in safe custody and where any exhibit is not in the custody of the court the name and address of the person who has custody of the exhibit must be included in the list.

Where the Court orders the appellant to be retried it shall make arrangements pending his retrial for the continued retention in safe custody of any exhibits.

Arrangements made under this rule may include arrangements for the inspection of an exhibit by an interested party.