rN THE UNITED STA TES DISTRICT COURT
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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA OCT 2 8 2022
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES )
In the interest of safety and security, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED AT ALL COURT FACILITIES in this
District. This ORDER applies to the following devices: cell phones, tablets, smart watches,
laptop computers, and all similar devices that have the capability ofrecording or transmitting
sound, pictures, and/or video using wireless technology or other means.
Only the following categories of persons are EXEMPT from this ORDER: U.S.
Government tenants (or their visitors) co-located in bui ldings containing courtroom facilities,
court employees (including contract court reporters and interpreters), U.S. Attorney, Federal
Public Defender, U.S. Marshal, and employees thereof, Court Security Officers, federal law
enforcement personnel, and attorneys on court business provided that their possession and use
of wireless communication devices in courtroom facilities is related to their official duties.
Exempt persons using wireless communication devices for evidence presentation or for other
similar purposes are ORDERED to notify the court prior to the commencement of any
proceeding that such a device is in their possession. With regard to stenotype wireless
equipment, court reporters are restricted to using point-to-point wireless configurations to
ensure confidentiality and integrity of court proceedings.
Judges may permit additional EXCEPTIONS to this ORDER, including permitting
grand and petit jurors to possess cell phones in court facilities, upon application and for good
cause shown, or as otherwise directed by the court.
When a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC or other person prohibited by this ORDER from
entering courtroom facilities with a wireless communication device is found to have such item(s)
in his/her possession, the Court Security Officer(s) will advise the person that he/she should store
the device in a nearby home, office, or motor vehicle. If this option is not practicable, then the
Court Security Officer may, at his or her discretion, agree to place the itcm(s) in a suitable storage
facility, it being understood that the Court Security Officer(s) and United States Government
assume no responsibility for damage or loss to said item(s).
NOTICE of this ORDER shall be POSTED by the Clerk of Court outside all courtroom
facilities and at all security posts manned by Court Security Officers. This ORDER also shall be
POSTED on the Eastern District of North Carolina internet website, and a copy provided on
request to any interested person.
This Standing Order supersedes any and all inconsistent provisions in existing local rules,
other prior standing orders of this court (including Standing Order 05-PLR-7), and any applicable
policy or guidance manuals previously issued by the court.
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so ORDERED this 2 e day of October, 2022.
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RICHARD E. MYERS II
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CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
