This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
Cameras and recording equipment are allowed in Idaho courtrooms, but only under certain conditions set by the judge. The judge has the final say on whether media can film or photograph a hearing or trial, and can limit or stop coverage if it might disrupt the proceedings or affect a fair trial.
Before recording, media members usually need to ask the judge for permission ahead of time. The judge will look at things like whether the case involves sensitive topics, whether witnesses or jurors might be affected, and whether recording would cause problems in the courtroom. Judges can also set rules about where cameras can be placed, how much noise equipment can make, and what parts of the trial can or cannot be recorded.
This rule tries to balance two things: letting the public see how courts work, and protecting the rights of people involved in the case. Witnesses, victims, and jurors often get special protection from being filmed, especially in sensitive cases like those involving children or crime victims. If someone in the case has concerns about cameras being present, they can raise those concerns with the judge before the recording happens.
