Local Rule 83.1: Free Press - Fair Trial Provisions
S.D. Ohio — Civil rule
83.1 Free Press - Fair Trial Provisions
(a) Disclosure of Information by Court Personnel. No employee of this Court may disclose any information relating to a pending proceeding before this Court that is not part of the public records of this Court. This Rule specifically prohibits the disclosure of information concerning grand jury proceedings, in camera proceedings, and proceedings held in chambers.
(b) Orders in Special Cases. This Court may in appropriate cases issue special orders governing any conduct likely to interfere with the rights of the parties to a fair trial.