Rule 5 Notice

If a news outlet or photographer wants to record or photograph a court proceeding, they need to give advance warning. They must tell the court clerk and the court administrator at least 48 hours before the proceeding starts.

The judge in charge of the case has some flexibility here. If needed, the judge can allow media coverage even without the full 48 hours of notice, or waive the notice requirement completely. This gives the judge control over how much lead time is really necessary for a given case.

For media representatives, this means planning ahead matters. Waiting until the last minute to request coverage could mean missing the deadline, unless the judge decides to make an exception.