E.D. Ky. LR 83.9

(a) Persons Permitted Inside the Bar of the Courtroom. Only those persons

authorized by the Court, or those persons having an official function, are

permitted inside the bar of the courtroom during proceedings held in open

court.

(b) Possession and Use of Electronic or Photographic Equipment;

Generally. Except as may be permitted by (c) or (d), no person may operate

any visual or audio recording, broadcasting or transmitting device or

equipment in any courtroom. This rule applies regardless of whether court

is actually in session.

(c) Permitted Uses of Electronics. The presiding judge may permit the

following:

(1) Use of electronic or photographic means for presenting evidence or

perpetuating the record;

(2) The broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing of

investitive, ceremonial, or naturalization proceedings;

(3) Use of electronic devices or auxiliary aids to assist individuals who

require accommodation for a disability; or

(4) Any wireless or internet communication device approved by the

Court.

The presiding judge retains authority and discretion to disallow use of

electronic devices at any time.

(d) Devices and Equipment in Courthouses. By General Order, the Eastern

and Western Districts may regulate the possession of electronic devices and

equipment within each courthouse, including possession by members of the

Bar. Notice of any such General Order shall be posted in a conspicuous

place in all federal court buildings in the District, and will be available on

the Clerk’s website.

(e) Remote Participation. No person remotely participating in any court

proceeding may record or cause to be recorded any such proceeding.