Okla. & Canadian Cntys. Local R. 39.1

A. Except as permitted by the individual judge, the use of cameras, television or other

recording or broadcasting equipment is prohibited in a courtroom, in the immediate vicinity

of a courtroom, and in chambers and offices of the court. Said recording equipm ent may

be used under the following conditions:

1. Before cameras, television or other recordings or broadcasting equipment are used,

express permission of the judge must be obtained.

2. The judge shall prescribe the conditions and specific rules under which such

equipment may be used.

3. Media personnel shall not distract participants or impair the dignity of the

proceedings.

4. No witness, juror or party who expresses any objection to the judge shall be

photographed nor shall the testimony of such a witness, juror or party be broadcast

or telecast.

5. There shall be no photographing or broadcasting of:

(a) any proceeding which under the laws of this State are required to be held in

private; or

(b) any portion of any criminal proceedings until the issues have been submitted to

the jury for determination unless all accused persons who are then on trial shall

have affirmatively, on the record, given their consent to the photographing or

broadcasting.

6. No media representative shall offer, nor shall any party, witness or juror accept,

consideration in exchange for consent to telecast, broadcast or photograph the

judicial proceeding.

7. Representatives of the media shall conduct themselves at all times in a professional

manner consistent with the spirit and intent of this rule.

B. When brought to the attention of the Court that a violation of this rule has occurred, the

Judge shall notify the offending person to immediately cease and desist such activity and

order the delivery of the recording to the Court. If the offending party re fuses to comply

with the order, the judge may act to end such activity, including the seizure of the equipment

of such person. Any offender may be dealt with for contempt of court.

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