D. Kan. Rule 83.2.4

(a) Definition. For purposes of this rule, an electronic communication device includes

any computer, personal digital assistant, cell phone, digital camera or camcorder,

pager, two-way radio, or other electronic communication device.

(b) Who May Possess. Federal law enforcement officers, employees, and tenants of

the courthouse may bring electronic communication devices into the courthouse.

(c) Who May Possess Subject to Screening and Clearance. Possession of electronic

communication devices is otherwise prohibited, except by:

(1) lawyers, including pro hac vice attorneys, who present photo identification

and a current bar registration card from this or any other federal or state

court;

(2) staff in the company of such lawyers; and

(3) court interpreters who come to the federal courthouse to perform

interpreting services and who present photo identification and a current

court interpreter identification card from this court; and

(4) individuals who are granted specific written permission from this court.

All such individuals and electronic communication devices are subject to proper

screening and security clearance before entering the courthouse. Furthermore,

lawyers are responsible for ensuring that their staff comply with all rules regarding

use of electronic communication devices.

(d) Unauthorized Persons and Purposes. No person who is allowed to possess an

electronic communication device in the courthouse may allow it to be used by any

unauthorized person or for any unauthorized purpose.

(e) Use of Devices in the Courtroom. Laptop computers may be used in the

courtroom. Personal digital assistants, cell phones, or other devices to allow

communication may be used in the courtroom only during court recesses or when

authorized by the presiding judge or appropriate staff. No other electronic

communication device may be used in the courtroom except by federal law

enforcement officers and court personnel.

(f) Limit on Use. No electronic communication device may be used in violation of D.

Kan. Rule 83.2.1.

(g) Sanctions. Any electronic communication device used in violation of this rule or

D. Kan. Rule 83.2.1 is subject to immediate, permanent confiscation. In addition,

in the discretion of the court, the violator or other responsible party may be subject

to other sanctions (including financial sanctions).

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As amended 3/17/11, 3/05 (formerly D. Kan. S.O. 04-3).

New rule adopted 7/9/99.