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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT aUG 31 7niS
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS„. ^
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ORDER REGARDING CELL PHONE AND ET^EOTRONIC DEVICES
At the discretion of the Court, only attorneys and accompanying associates
may bring cellular telephones and other electronic devices into the United States
Courthouse (200 E. Wall Street, Midland, Texas; 410 S. Cedar, Pecos, Texas; and
2450 N. Highway 118, Alpine, Texas). No other individuals are permitted this
privilege.
The photographing, recording, broadcasting or televising of any person,
object, or proceeding inside the United States Courthouse (Midland, Pecos, and
Alpine) IS not permitted, unless authorized by the Court. The United States
Marshals Service and Court Security Officers shall be vigilant in ensuring cellular
telephones with camera capabilities, cameras, or other recording devices are not
used to photograph, record, broadcast, or televise any person, object, or proceeding.
Anyone violating this Order is subject to removal from the United States
Courthouse, being fined for disobedience of this Order, and having the electronic
device(s) forfeited to the United States Marshals Service.
Cellular telephones must be turned off while inside any courtroom.
Cellular telephones may be used outside the courtroom provided they are
used in a reasonable and non-disruptive manner.
This Order supersedes any previous pertinent order.
It is so ORDERED. L
SIGNED this Si day of August, 2018.
DAVID^OUNTS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
