Rule 231 Revocation of permission

If a news reporter breaks the rules a judge sets for recording or broadcasting a court proceeding, the judge can take away that reporter's permission to keep covering the case electronically. This means the reporter would no longer be allowed to film, photograph, or broadcast the proceeding.

The judge can revoke this permission at any time, even without warning the reporter first. This can happen if the judge believes the recording is getting in the way of a fair trial or the proper handling of the case. The judge has a lot of freedom to make this call based on what they see happening in their courtroom.

If a judge does take away this permission, they must explain their reasons clearly on the court record. This means the judge cannot just cancel media coverage without justification. They have to state specific facts or problems that led to the decision, so there's a clear record of why it happened.