(a) Generally Allowed at Judge’s Discretion
To the extent not prohibited by statute, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Ninth Circuit
Judicial Council Policy, or local rule, judges of this court may, in their discretion, provide
the public with remote video or audio access to court proceedings. This applies to
proceedings conducted in the courtroom as well as proceedings in which the judge
and/or the attorneys are appearing remotely.
Local Civil Rules for the District of Alaska
Effective October 15, 2025
Page 36
(b) Prohibitions on Provision of Remote Public Access
(1) Remote public access will not be permitted where doing so would risk interfering
with the integrity of the proceedings. This includes, but is not limited to, situations
where remote public access would risk infringing on privacy interests, creating safety
concerns, or materially affecting witness testimony.
(2) Remote public access to jury trials is prohibited.
(3) Remote public access to criminal proceedings is prohibited.
(c) Request for, or Objections to, Remote Public Access
Parties to a case may request remote public access in a motion. Nonparties may request
remote public access using the form on the Court’s website. Absent a showing of good
cause, requests must be filed at least 14 days before the proceeding. Any party may file
an objection to remote public access. Any objection must be filed at least 7 days before
the proceeding.
(d) No capture or transmission of remote access permitted
Persons with remote access to court proceedings are prohibited from recording,
photographing, or retransmitting those proceedings.
