13th Judicial Circuit - Local Rule 9.6

9. Courtrooms

9.2 Electronic Devices

A. All electronic devices, except pagers as set out in paragraph B below, shall be turned off upon entering the courtrooms, unless otherwise directed by the court. An electronic device is any device which is capable of capturing a video image, recording sound, or of transmitting or receiving information or electronic signals, including, but not limited to: cell phones, pagers, PDA's, computers, audio recorders, and cameras.

B. All pagers shall be turned off or placed on a silent mode upon entering the courtrooms.

C. Persons reporting for jury selection or jury duty are prohibited from bringing any electronic device into the courthouse.

D. Members of the media may request permission to cover court proceedings pursuant to Supreme Court Operating Rule 16.

E. Failure to observe these rules shall result in the electronic device being confiscated by the court marshal and may be retrieved later.