Rule 11 - Recording of Judicial Proceedings
Rule 11 - Recordings of Judicial Proceedings
(a) Definitions. As used in this Rule:
(1) “Courtroom” is defined as any room in which a judicial proceeding may be conducted. This includes rooms that may or are also used for other purposes—such as city council or committee meetings—by state or municipal governments or any other entities.
(2) “Restricted court facilities” includes any area of the court not accessible to the public without authorization by court personnel including—but not limited to—judicial offices, administrative offices, and records departments.
(3) “Judicial proceeding” or “proceeding” includes any trial, hearing, or other case-related matter open to the public in any circuit court division, including a municipal division.
(4) “Judge” means a commissioner, municipal division judge, associate circuit judge, circuit judge, visiting judge, or appellate judge presiding in a judicial proceeding.
(b) Recording and Photography Prohibited in Courtrooms. No person or organization may take photographs or make audio or video recordings of any judicial proceeding in a courtroom unless otherwise provided for in this rule.
(c) Exceptions to Prohibition of Recording and Photography. Photography and/or audio or video recording is allowed of a judicial proceeding in a courtroom only when:
(1) Expressly permitted by the Presiding Judge or the judge assigned to that division or municipal court; or
(2) Conducted by a person authorized by the Court for purpose of keeping a record of the proceedings; or
(3) Related to ceremonial proceedings such as weddings, investitures, or other public events; or
(4) Otherwise permitted under Local Rule 9.9 and/or authorized under Supreme Court Operating Rule 16.
(d) Recording and Photography Prohibited in Court Facilities. No person or organization may take photographs or make audio or video recordings within restricted court facilities without prior authorization from court personnel.
Adopted 2/21/2020
Effective 3/27/2020