Local Rule LR Gen P 85.01: Photography in and Broadcasting from Courtroom
N.D. W.Va. — General rule
LR Gen P 85.01. Photography in and Broadcasting from Courtroom.
The taking of photographs in the courtroom, or in the corridors immediately adjacent, and the transmitting or sound recording of proceedings for broadcast by radio, television or other forms of media during judicial proceedings or during any recess are not permitted. Upon approval of the Court and under its supervision, non-judicial proceedings designed and conducted as ceremonies, such as administering oaths of office to appointed officials of the Court, presentation of portraits, naturalization proceedings and similar ceremonial occasions may be photographed in or broadcasted from the courtroom.