Provisions for Special Orders in Widely Publicized or Sensational Civil Cases.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Rule Set: Local Bankruptcy Rules of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Rule: 5073-2

Jurisdiction: NDGAB

Bluebook Citation: Bankr. N.D. Ga. L.P.R. R. 5073-2

In a widely publicized or sensational case, the Bankruptcy Court, on motion of any party or on its own motion, may issue a special order governing such matters as: extrajudicial statements by parties and witnesses likely to interfere with the rights of the parties to a fair trial by an impartial jury; the seating and conduct in the courtroom of spectators and news media representatives; the management and sequestration of jurors and witnesses; and any other matters which the Bankruptcy Court may deem appropriate for inclusion in such an order.

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