Which option best describes a custody order for exhibits?

• A. A protective order for witnesses.
• B. A suppression order for evidence.
• C. A custody order for exhibits.
• D. A sequestration order for jurors.

Answer: (C)

Understanding how exhibits are kept secure in court is the key idea here. A custody order for exhibits is the formal directive that assigns responsibility for the exhibits—who has physical possession, where they are stored, and who may handle or inspect them—throughout a trial. This arrangement helps maintain the chain of custody, preventing tampering, loss, or damage, and clarifies exactly how and when exhibits can be transported, accessed, or presented.

The other options describe different court orders that don’t address the handling of exhibits: a protective order protects witnesses from harm or harassment, a suppression order excludes certain evidence from being used, and a sequestration order keeps jurors isolated from outside influence.