photographs or video and operation of audio recorders in the courtroom or its environs and radio
or television broadcasting from the courtroom or its environs, during the progress of or in
connection with judicial proceedings, whether or not court is actually in session, is prohibited.
The court may, however, permit (1) the use of electronic or photographic means for the
Fair trial directives relating to criminal matters are more extensive and may be found in the
Local Criminal Rules.
presentation of evidence or the perpetuation of a record; and (2) the broadcasting, televising,
recording, or photographing of investitive, ceremonial, or naturalization proceedings.
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