As amended through March 1, 2024
Rule 5104 - Policies and Procedures for the Custody of Exhibits in Court Proceedings(a) If present, the stenographer shall safeguard and maintain exhibits introduced in a court proceeding. If a stenographer is not present, the presiding Judge shall designate a member of his or her staff to safeguard and maintain exhibits introduced.(b) The custodian designated in part (a), above shall file all exhibits with the appropriate records office no later than five (5) days following the end of the proceeding.(c) Oversized documentary exhibits may be reduced to 8.5" x 11" paper, so long as the quality is not compromised. Alternatively, they may be submitted digitally via a CD or USB flash drive in a common format such as PDF with a file name identifying the exhibit. Voluminous documentary exhibits shall be submitted digitally via a CD or USB flash drive in a common format such as PDF with a file name identifying the exhibit.(d) The proponent of any bulky or oversized non-documentary exhibit shall safeguard and maintain such exhibit during and after the court proceeding.(e) Audio or visual recordings shall be submitted via a CD or USB flash drive; any proprietary or uncommon software necessary to play the recording must be included. The proponent of an audio or video recording shall designate in writing the timestamps of the portions presented to the factfinder if the recording is not presented in its entirety.(f) Issues regarding exhibits not addressed in this Local Rule shall be governed by Pa.R.J.A. 5101 - 5104.