During a jury trial, which carrier is used?

• A. Outer carrier
• B. No carrier
• C. Inner carrier
• D. Both

Answer: (C)

In courtroom evidence handling, presenting an exhibit to the jury requires a container that protects custody while allowing the item to be displayed. The item is placed inside an inner carrier, which is the tamper-evident container shown in court to reveal the actual exhibit. The outer carrier is used for transport and security before the exhibit reaches the courtroom, but it’s the inner carrier that the jury sees when the item is opened for inspection. Therefore, during a jury trial, the inner carrier is used because it preserves the integrity of the evidence while enabling courtroom presentation. A plain outer carrier wouldn’t directly present the item, and no carrier at all would risk loss or contamination of the exhibit. Using both isn’t necessary for the jury display—the key element seen by the jury is the inner carrier.