Local Rule 83.III.05: Photographing and Reproducing Court Proceedings

83.III.05: Photographing and Reproducing Court Proceedings. The taking of photographs or video and operation of audio recorders in the courtroom or its environs and radio or television broadcasting from the courtroom or its environs, during the progress of or in connection with judicial proceedings, whether or not court is actually in session, is prohibited. The court may, however, permit (1) the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence or the perpetuation of a record; and (2) the broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing of investitive, ceremonial, or naturalization proceedings.

Fair trial directives relating to criminal matters are more extensive and may be found in the Local Criminal Rules.