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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
GUIDELINES FOR PHOTOGRAPHING, RECORDING,
AND BROADCASTING IN THE COURTROOM
1.
General Provisions
(a) Coverage of proceedings in open Court is permissible only in accordance with these
guidelines.
(b) A three business day advance notice is required from the media of a request to be present to
broadcast, televise, record electronically, or take photographs at a particular session. Such
requests must be submitted to the Clerk of Court using the form attached to these guidelines. The
panel may waive the three business day requirement under appropriate circumstances.
(c) Upon receipt of a media request, the Clerk of Court will notify the panel and counsel of
record of such request. The panel will retain the authority, in its sole discretion, to prohibit camera
coverage of any proceeding.
(d) The presiding judge of the panel may limit or terminate media coverage, or direct the removal
of camera coverage personnel when necessary to protect the rights of the parties or to assure the
orderly conduct of the proceedings.
(e) No direct public expense is to be incurred for equipment, wiring, or personnel needed to
provide media coverage.
(f) These guidelines take effect June 21, 1996.
2.
Limitations
(a) Coverage of all proceedings in open court is permitted unless prohibited by rule or statute.
Camera coverage must be conducted in conformity with applicable statutes and rules.
(b) There shall be no audio pickup or broadcast of conferences between attorneys and their
clients, between co-counsel, or among members of the panel.
3.
Equipment and Personnel
(a) Only two television cameras, with one operator per camera, and one still photographer will
be permitted in the courtroom. The Clerk of Court, or designee, shall identify the location in the
courtroom for the camera equipment and operators.
(b) Equipment shall not produce distracting sound or light. Signal lights or devices to show when
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