Local Rule RULE 83.5: AUDIO-VISUAL REPRODUCTIONS OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS PROHIBITED
S.D. Ill. — General rule
RULE 83.5 AUDIO-VISUAL REPRODUCTIONS OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS PROHIBITED (See Fed. R. Crim. P. 53; 18 U.S.C. § 1508; 7th Cir. R. 55)
(a) Unless otherwise authorized by Order of this Court, the taking of photographs, sound recordings (except by the official court reporters in the performance of their duties), video recordings, and broadcasting by radio, television, internet, or other means in connection with any judicial proceeding is prohibited.
(b) Credentialed members of the media may utilize electronic devices in the courthouse and courtrooms in accordance with any applicable administrative orders and/or orders from the presiding judge.