Photographs, Radio or Television Broadcasting

(A) The audio-recording, video-recording, taking of photographs, radio or television broadcasting, or electronic transmission of events from the courtroom or its environs is prohibited during the progress of or in connection with judicial proceedings, including proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, whether or not court is actually in session. Judicial proceedings, in whole or in part, may not be recorded, broadcast or transmitted by any means, including still or moving photography or any type of sound recording. 46 (B) As used in these rules the term “environs” means any place within the United States Courthouse and any place wherein any judge of the court may conduct judicial proceedings. [Amended February 1, 2011]