Possession of Electronic Devices

in Court Facilities (Amended June 29, 2007, to take effect Jan. 1, 2008.) (a) Personal computers may be used for note- taking in a courtroom. If the judicial authority finds that the use of computers is disruptive of the court proceeding, it may limit such use. No other elec- tronic devices shall be used in a courtroom unless authorized by a judicial authority or permitted by these rules. (b) The possession and use of electronic devices in court facilities are subject to policies promulgated by the chief court administrator. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 7B.) (Amended June 20, 2005, to take effect Oct. 1, 2005; June 26, 2006, subsection (b) extended for a one year period commencing Oct. 1, 2006; amended June 29, 2007, to take effect Jan. 1, 2008; June 29, 2007, subsection (b) extended for a one year period com- mencing Oct. 1, 2007; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Aug. 1, 2008.)