CAMERAS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

(a) (b) Photography and Broadcasting Prohibited. Taking photographs, video or audio recordings or broadcasting by radio, television, or other means in or from the courtroom or its environs is prohibited, regardless of whether the court is actually in session. The environs of the courtroom extend to all portions of the building in which a courtroom is located, including hallways, stairs, and elevators. Electronic Devices Prohibited.

Electronic devices capable of transmitting images or messages are prohibited in the courtroom except when such equipment is being utilized by attorneys and support personnel directly involved in the litigation before the Court. Cellular telephones must be turned off or in the vibrate/silent mode in the courtroom. (c) These provisions may be relaxed or modified in the discretion of the presiding judge, unless otherwise prohibited by statute, rule, or Judicial Conference policy.