23-01 — In the matter of MISCELLANEOUS

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA In the matter of MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL ORDER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION NO. 23-01 DEVICES IN THE COURTROOM UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY THE COURT: Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptop computers or similar devices having wireless communications capability are permitted in federal courthouses in the District of Alaska. Use of these devices or any other electronic device to take photographs, audio or video recordings is prohibited in courtrooms during court sessions. Ringtones and other sounds produced by devices must be silenced while in the courtroom. The presiding judge of a judicial proceeding may prohibit or further restrict the use of such devices by all persons prior to or during a proceeding when necessary to protect the rights of the parties or to ensure the orderly conduct of the proceedings. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT MGO 14-01 is hereby superceded. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska this 27th day of January, 2023. /s/ Sharon L. Gleason Sharon L. Gleason Chief U.S. District Judge /s/ Joshua M. Kindred Joshua M. Kindred U.S. District Judge Distribution: Judges Clerk of Court U.S. Attorney Federal Public Defender U.S. Marshal U.S. Probation Librarian Court Rules Attorney Attorneys via ECF Alaska Bar Association