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Rule 1.9. Cameras, Recording Devices or Cell Phones in the Courtroom

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedLocal District Court RulesEffective: July 1, 2019

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Local District Court Rules
Rules of the Twenty-Second Judicial District [Pontotoc County]
Chapter I. General Rules
Effective: July 1, 2019
OK 22 District Court Rule 1.9
Rule 1.9. Cameras, Recording Devices or Cell Phones in the Courtroom
Currentness
Video/photographic cameras, audio recording devices and cell phones are prohibited in the courtroom. This rule applies to everyone, including news reporters. Attorneys, and their designated support staff, may utilize a cell phone or electronic device pursuant to Rule 1.5. No person is authorized to audibly record or video record any court proceeding.
The only person permitted to record a proceeding by any audio device, without prior approval from the Court, is an official court reporter. Any person who violates this rule may have their camera, recording device or cell phone confiscated, and may be subject to imprisonment/fine for contempt of court.

Credits

Amended effective July 1, 2019.
Oklahoma 22nd District Court Rule 1.9, OK R 22 DIST CT Rule 1.9
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