(See Fed. R. Crim. P. 53; 18 U.S.C. § 1508; 7th Cir. R. 55)
(a) Unless otherwise authorized by Order of this Court, the taking of
photographs, sound recordings (except by the official court reporters in the
performance of their duties), video recordings, and broadcasting by radio,
television, internet, or other means in connection with any judicial
proceeding is prohibited. However, Judicial Conference policy permits
each judge in this Court the discretion to authorize live remote public audio
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access to civil and bankruptcy non-trial proceedings in which a witness is
not testifying.
(b) Credentialed members of the media may utilize electronic devices in the
courthouse and courtrooms in accordance with any applicable
administrative orders and/or orders from the presiding judge.
