Local Rule LR 83.26: Purpose and Excluded Areas

LR 83.26 Purpose and Excluded Areas. It is the purpose of Local Rule LR 83.23 to preserve and protect the dignity and solemnity of court proceedings, to promote public safety, and to facilitate access to court functions by the public and court officers. Nothing herein contained shall be construed unreasonably so as to restrict the constitutional rights of any individual. The environs of the courtroom as defined in Local Rule LR 83.24 shall not include the office area of any elected official within any United States courthouse, nor shall it include the office area of any other agency within such buildings where photography, broadcasting, and recording has been invited or authorized by the person in charge thereof with respect to a matter which is unrelated to court proceedings.