Some exhibits, of course, cannot be delivered to the jury room because of their size. Arrangements should be made so that such exhibits are stored in a place convenient to the courtroom so they can be studied by the jury in private.

The court should normally not send certain admitted exhibits into the jury deliberations room, such as toxic substances and chemicals, contraband drugs, firearms and currency. These exhibits can be viewed in the courtroom prior to or during deliberations or in the jury room under court supervision.

Firearms, ammunition clips or cylinders should be rendered safe or inoperable for trial.

If toxic exhibits must be handled by the jury, surgical-type throw-away plastic gloves can be provided, or the containers sealed.