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Recording and Broadcasting
The use of cameras in federal courtrooms is governed by the Judicial Conference of the United States and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Find the full history of Judiciary policy on cameras.
In specific instances, such as investitures, naturalizations, or other ceremonial proceedings, a judge may permit the public and media to take photographs and conduct video and audio recording inside a courthouse. And by local rule, the Second and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals will consider media requests to record or broadcast an appellate proceeding. Guidelines are available at the Second and Ninth Circuit websites.
Outside these limited exceptions, the media may not photograph, videotape or record live federal court proceedings.
Closed sessions. Certain proceedings are always closed to the public and media. By rule, only a witness, attorneys for the government, and a court reporter may be present when a grand jury sits, and jury deliberations and attorney-client meetings also occur in private. These rules are designed to protect the integrity of the process and preserve the right to a fair and impartial trial. Proceedings that deal with classified information, trade secrets, and ongoing investigations often are closed. Judges also may meet privately with the attorneys in chambers.
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