200QExhibits

1. Every document or thing produced in evidence at an inquiry must be made an exhibit.

2. However, if an original document or book is produced in evidence, a court of inquiry may, instead of making it an exhibit, compare a copy of, or an extract from, the document or book with the original and, if the court is satisfied that the copy or extract is correct,—

3. the president must endorse on the copy or extract a certificate to that effect in the form prescribed by the Chief of Defence Force; and
4. the court may return the original document or book to the witness, and attach the certified copy or extract to the record of proceedings as an exhibit.

5. Every exhibit must—

6. either be marked with a number or letter in sequence and signed by the president, or have attached to it a label so marked and signed; and
7. he attached to or kept with the record of proceedings unless, in the opinion of the president, it is not expedient to do so.

8. If an exhibit is not attached to or kept with the record of proceedings, the president must ensure its safe custody pending the directions of the assembling authority for the ultimate disposal of the exhibit.