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LR 9029-1 Photography, Recording Devices & Broadcasting; Disturbances

(a) No one may take any photographs of, make any recordings in, or make any broadcasts from any of the courtrooms, conference rooms, witness rooms adjacent to the courtrooms, the Clerk's Office and adjacent areas, or the corridors located on the first floor of the Federal Courthouse in Milwaukee unless allowed by leave of the court. These prohibitions do not apply to ceremonial proceedings or similar court-approved conduct.

(b) The United States Marshal, the Marshal's deputies, or a custodian of the Federal Courthouse may enforce this Local Rule by ejecting violators or by referring the matter to the United States Attorney.

(c) Causing a disturbance or nuisance in any area occupied by the Bankruptcy Court or intentionally or knowingly disturbing the court's proceedings or operations is prohibited.

(d) The United States Attorney may enforce the prohibitions in this Local Rule by seeking an order that requires any person who violates this subsection to appear before a judge to answer to a charge of contempt.