(a) Definitions. As used in this Rule:
1. Environs. “Environs” includes every part of the United States Courthouses in
Kansas City, Jefferson City, and Springfield, including courtrooms, post offices,
offices, driveways, parking spaces, steps, docks, and entrances to and exits from
those buildings.
2. Judicial Proceedings. “Judicial proceedings” includes all judicial proceedings,
whether civil or criminal, and whether pending, on appeal, or terminated.
(b) When Photographing & Broadcasting Are Not Permitted. Except as provided by this
Rule, no person may, during the progress of or in connection with judicial proceedings,
regardless of whether court is in session:
1. Take photographs in any District environs; or
2. Broadcast any radio or television, or make any audio or video tapes, in any District
environs.
(c) When Photographing & Broadcasting Are Permitted. With leave of the officer in
charge, a person may make still or motion pictures, and audio and video tapes, of a
ceremony or interview, including administration of oaths to executive, legislative, and
judicial officers, so long as the ceremony or interview is not connected with any judicial
proceedings. Unless a district judge orders otherwise, if the United States Marshal
determines, in his or her judgment, that there is no problem of security, a person may take
photographs with handheld equipment in the back driveway parking areas in connection
to a particular case.
(d) Non-Applicability of Rule. This Rule does not apply to legislative hearings,
naturalization or other ceremonial proceedings, or to recordings made for future use in
judicial proceedings by official court reporters or other persons authorized by a judge.
