PHOTOGRAPHING, RECORDING, BROADCASTING,

OR TRANSMITTING IN THE COURTHOUSE (A) General: The taking of photographs and operation of any recording technology (other than by an official court reporter or employee of the court) in the courthouse, and any broadcasting or transmitting in any manner from the courthouse during or in connection with judicial proceedings, including proceedings before a magistrate judge or bankruptcy judge, whether or not Court is actually in session, is prohibited. A judge may, however, permit (1) the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence or the preservation of a record; and (2) the photographing, recording, broadcasting, or transmitting of investitive, ceremonial, or naturalization proceedings. (B) Permitted Photography: The taking of photographs within the courthouse, not otherwise in connection with a judicial proceeding, is permitted when properly authorized by a supervisory courthouse employee and with the consent of the person or persons to be photographed. (C) Remote Participation: Any person remotely participating in any court proceeding may not record or cause to be recorded any such proceeding without the express consent of the presiding judge.

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