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N.M. Bernalillo Cnty. Metro. Ct. Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Media Policy
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Media Policy
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
Media Policy
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court welcomes media coverage. However, cameras
are not allowed inside of the courthouse nor is recording or livestreaming of virtual
proceedings permitted without prior approval from the Court. Please call Public
Information Officer Camille Baca at (505) 401-6149 for camera clearance or requests to
record remotely at least 24 hours in advance, or as soon as practicable. Courthouse
security will not allow cameras or other audio or video recorders into the building without
prior clearance.
The Court follows the guidelines laid out in New Mexico Supreme Court Rule 23-107
regarding the broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings.
These guidelines are designed to ensure the dignity of the proceedings and to guarantee a
fair and impartial hearing. Photographers and videographers are expressly prohibited from
taking photos or video of jurors or prospective jurors.
Interviews are not allowed inside of the courtrooms. Reporters or camera crews
conducting interviews in the hallways or other courthouse areas will be expected to do so
courteously, not disturbing other courtroom operations, employees or visitors. If a party
declines an interview, he or she is not to be pursued while in the courthouse or on court
property.
Members of the media are allowed to bring cell phones into the Bernalillo County
Metropolitan Courthouse upon presentation of media credentials to court security.
Cell phones are to be used for communication purposes only. Cell phone cameras and/or
video are NOT to be used at any time within the courthouse. Cell phones are to be placed
in silent-mode upon entering a courtroom. Social media use of any kind is not permitted
inside of the courtroom unless prior permission has been granted by the judge.
Filming in the court’s exterior courtyard is permitted, so long as it does not impede court
patrons.
For more information regarding media access to the court, court records, hearings, and/or
interviews, please contact Camille Baca at (505) 401-6149.
Updated 06-24-2021
Provenance
- Source
- metro.nmcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
- Content hash
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