Prohibited Disclosures

Prior to the conclusion of the trial, no defense attorney, prosecuting attorney, clerk, deputy clerk, law enforcement official or other officer of the court, may release or authorize release of any statement for dissemination by any means of public communication on any matter concerning: (1) The prior criminal record of the defendant or the defendant’s character or reputation; (2) The existence or contents of any confession, admission or statement given by the defendant; or the refusal or failure of the defendant to make any statement; 120 (3) The defendant’s performance on any examinations or tests, or the defendant’s refusal or failure to submit to an examination or test; (4) The identity, testimony, or credibility of prospective witnesses; (5) The possibility of a plea of guilty to the offense charged, or a lesser offense; and (6) The defendant’s guilt or innocence, or other matters relating to the merits of the case, or the evidence in the case.