Rule 1 General

Here's a plain English summary:

This rule sets up the basic guidelines for allowing cameras and recording equipment in Mississippi courtrooms. It covers coverage of court proceedings using photos, video, and audio recording by news media and others.

The rule applies to every level of court in Mississippi, from the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals down to chancery courts, circuit courts, and county courts. No matter which of these courts a case is in, the same set of rules for electronic and photographic coverage will apply.

You'll often see these rules referred to by the short name "MREPC." This is just a quick way to reference the full set of rules without repeating the whole title every time.