N.D. Ohio LR 83.1

(a) General Prohibition. The taking of photographs, recording, or broadcasting by any

electronic device including cellular phones, cameras, radio, television, or other means is

prohibited in the Federal Court facility, unless permission has been granted by the chief judge or

presiding judge of a proceeding or ceremony. The United States Attorney may also grant

permission to photograph, record, or broadcast events, such as press conferences or internal

ceremonies, in the United States Attorney offices within the Federal Court facility.

(b) Definition. “Federal Court facility” includes any property occupied in whole or in

part by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, or any temporary

property occupied by a judicial officer of the Northern District of Ohio. It encompasses the

property in its entirety, including all entrances and exits. It does not include public sidewalks

outside of such property.

(c) Recordings. This Rule shall not prohibit recordings by a court reporter or other

Court-designated representative; provided, however, no court reporter or any other person shall

use or permit to be used any part of any recording of a court proceeding on, or in connection

with, any radio or television broadcast of any kind. The Court may permit photographs of

exhibits to be taken by, or under the direction of, the Court and counsel.

(d) Enforcement. Judicial officers, the United States Marshal and deputies, court

security officers, and any other federal security force authorized by law have the authority to

prohibit the use of electronic devices in the Federal Court facility for the purpose of enforcing

this Rule.

(1) Confiscation. Authorized personnel may confiscate any cellular telephone,

camera, or other recording device being used in violation of this Rule.

(2) Dismissal. Any violation of this Rule may result in the immediate dismissal

or exclusion of the offending individual.

(3) Arrest/Contempt of Court. Any persons violating this Rule may be punished

as criminal contempt of court and may be taken into custody, referred to the United States

Attorney’s Office for prosecution, and brought before a judicial officer without

unnecessary delay. A violation that disrupts a judicial proceeding may be punished by

summary proceedings.

(e) Relief from Confiscation of Device. A person whose electronic device has been

confiscated and not returned by the conclusion of the proceeding or ceremony may apply in

writing within seven (7) days after confiscation for its return. Confiscated devices that are not

returned, either because no request has been made within the time provided or the request for

return has been denied, shall be disposed of in a manner directed by the chief judge.

(f) Consent to Provisions. Any person bringing an electronic device into a Federal

Court facility shall be determined to have consented to the provisions of this Rule.