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equipment is operating shall not be visible. Motorized drives, moving lights, flash attachments, or

sudden light changes shall not be used. Still cameras that do not operate quietly will not be used at

any time when court is in session.

and light systems shall be used without modification. Audio pickup for all media purposes shall be

accomplished from existing audio systems present in the court facility, or from a television camera's

built-in microphone. If no technically suitable audio system exists in the court facility, microphones

and related wiring essential for media purposes shall be unobtrusive and shall be located in places

designated in advance by the Clerk or designee.

(d) All equipment must be set up prior to the opening of the court session and may not be

removed until after the conclusion of the court sessions, or during a court recess. Camera

operators shall wear suitable attire in the courtroom.

(e) Media personnel shall also adhere to the direction of the Clerk of Court or designee in such

matters as security, parking, noise avoidance, and other related issues.

(f) Media personnel may not interview participants in the courtroom until the conclusion of the

court session, and the judges have left the bench. The court may, where space is available, make

available a separate room where news reporters and photographers may conduct their business

with the consent of persons willing to participate in such interviews.

News Media Pooling

(a) Camera coverage will be permitted by any person or entity regularly engaged in the gathering

and dissemination of news. If coverage is sought by more than one person or entity, a pool system

must be used. Each media representative must submit an application on behalf of its organization.

(b) It will be the responsibility of the news media to agree upon a pooling arrangement for their

respective news medium. Such pooling arrangements shall include the designation of pool

operators, procedures for cost sharing, access to and dissemination of material, and selection of a

pool representative if appropriate.

The Clerk of Court shall be notified of any pooling arrangements at least 24 hours prior to the

court proceeding.

Educational Institutions

The Court may also authorize the coverage of court proceedings and access to pooled coverage

by educational institutions.

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Camera Request Guidelines

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