(a) Prohibition of Extrajudicial Statements. A lawyer or law firm associated
with a civil action shall not during its investigation or litigation make or participate in
making an extrajudicial statement, other than a quotation from or reference to public
records, which a reasonable person would expect to be disseminated by means of public
communication, if there is a reasonable likelihood that such dissemination will interfere
with a fair trial and which relates to:
(1) evidence regarding the occurrence or transaction involved;
(2) the character, credibility, or criminal record of a party, witness or
prospective witness;
(3) the performance or results of any examination or tests or the refusal
or failure of a party to submit to such;
(4) an opinion as to the merits of the claims or defenses of a party
except as required by law or administrative rules; or
(5) any other matter reasonably likely to interfere with a fair trial of the
action.
(b) Reference to Rule 57.2(f), Local Rules of Criminal Procedure. In a
widely publicized or sensational case, the Court, on motion of either party or on its own
motion, may issue a special order similar to that provided for by Rule 57.2(f), Local
Rules of Criminal Procedure.
