Singapore legislation
Regulation 51
of Singapore Armed Forces (Subordinate Military Courts) Regulations 2004
Regulation 51
Exhibits
Subregulation 1
Subject to paragraph (2), any document or thing admitted in evidence shall be made an exhibit.
Subregulation 2
When an original document or book is produced to the court by a witness —
the court may compare a copy of it or an extract of the relevant parts therefrom with the original; and
after —
the court has satisfied itself that such copy or extract is correct; and
the president or any officiating judge advocate has certified thereon that the court has compared it with the original and found it to be correct,the court may return the document or book to the witness and attach the copy or extract to the record of proceedings as an exhibit.
Subregulation 3
Every exhibit shall —
be marked with a number or letter and be signed by the president or any officiating judge advocate, or have a label bearing a number or letter and the signature of the president or judge advocate affixed to it; and
be attached to or kept with the record of proceedings, unless, in the opinion of the court having regard to the nature of the exhibit or for other good reason, it is not expedient to attach it to or keep it with the record.
Subregulation 4
When an exhibit is not attached to or kept with the record of proceedings under paragraph (3)(b), the president shall ensure that proper steps are taken for its safe custody.