# LV Twp. JCR 9: Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records and exhibits > Nevada · Court rules · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R9 ## Section - **Citation:** LV Twp. JCR 9 - **Heading:** Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records and exhibits - **Jurisdiction:** Nevada - **Kind:** Court rules - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Justice Court Rules of Las Vegas Township / Rule 9 ## Text (a) The court clerk or the judge shall have custody of the records and papers of the court. They shall not permit any original record, paper or exhibit to be taken from the courtroom, judge’s chambers or from the clerk’s office, except at the direction of the court or as provided by statute or these rules. (b) Papers, records or exhibits belonging to the files of the court may be temporarily withdrawn from the office and custody of the clerk for a limited time upon the special order of the judge in writing, specifying the record, paper or exhibit, and limiting the time the same may be retained. A receipt shall be given for any paper, record or exhibit withdrawn from the files. (c) Models, diagrams and exhibits of material forming part of the evidence taken in a case may be withdrawn by order of the court in the following manner: (1) By stipulation of the parties. (2) By motion made after notice to the adverse party. (3) After a judgment is final and the time to appeal has expired, by the party introducing the same in evidence, unless the model, diagram or exhibit is obtained from the adverse party. If any model, diagram or exhibit is withdrawn under this paragraph, the party or attorney who withdraws the same shall file an affidavit or unsworn declaration with the clerk to the effect that the person who withdraws it is the owner of or lawfully entitled to the possession of the model, diagram or exhibit. (d) Withdrawal of any model, diagram or exhibit shall be on court order on such terms and conditions as the court may impose, and a receipt therefore shall be filed with the clerk. (e) Upon request, the court will make all exhibits available for pickup or will return all exhibits to the submitting party via U.S. mail or through an appropriate runner service. If documents are returned as undeliverable, or if exhibits are not appropriate for mailing, the court may destroy such documents or dispose of such exhibits no earlier than 90 days from the expiration of the appeal period. ## Nearby sections - [LV Twp. JCR 2 Rule 2 . 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Hearing masters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R6_8.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 8 Rule 8 . Duties of marshal. During the time the court remains in session, the marshal shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R8.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 9 Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R9.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 10 Rule 10 . Form of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R10.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 10.5 Rule 10.5 . Amending pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R10_5.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 11 Rule 11 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits and unsworn declarations; renewal, rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R11.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 12 Rule 12 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits or unsworn declarations; counter-affidavits and counter-unsworn-declarations; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R12.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 13 Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R13.md) - [LV Twp. JCR 14 Rule 14 . Trial, hearing of cause, proceeding, motion entered into by one judge prevents action by another judge unless requested; only judge having charge of cause may grant further time to plead, act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_LVTOWNSHIP_R9. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.