CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS

(a) Prohibition of Extrajudicial Statements. A lawyer or law firm associated with a civil action shall not during its investigation or litigation make or participate in making an extrajudicial statement, other than a quotation from or reference to public records, which a reasonable person would expect to be disseminated by means of public communication, if there is a reasonable likelihood that such dissemination will interfere with a fair trial and which relates to: (1) (2) evidence regarding the occurrence or transaction involved; the character, credibility, or criminal record of a party, witness or prospective witness; (3) the performance or results of any examination or tests or the refusal or failure of a party to submit to such; (4) an opinion as to the merits of the claims or defenses of a party except as required by law or administrative rules; or (5) any other matter reasonably likely to interfere with a fair trial of the action. (b) Reference to Rule 57.2(f), Local Rules of Criminal Procedure. In a widely publicized or sensational case, the Court, on motion of either party or on its own motion, may issue a special order similar to that provided for by Rule 57.2(f), Local Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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