The time is ripe to revisit the issue of cameras in the court in New York. The inner working of our justice system is a subject the public should have more access to and the advancement of technology and increased access to media mediums has given the public the means to be better informed.
Over the years, New York has allowed such coverage, but only for limited periods of time and in compliance with the requirements and safeguards of §218 of the Judiciary Law. The implementation of §218 in conjunction with the Rules from the Chief Judge, with additional legislative actions, should again allow for live coverage of court proceedings.
