The media got bad news from a Connecticut Superior Court judge recently, when he held that current rules give judges no discretion to allow cameras in courtrooms, unless expressly permitted. The rules state that, "a judicial authority should prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom. ... " Judge Michael R. Sheldon ruled that "should" means "must" in this context. But this week, committees recommended sweeping new rules changes that presume openness to cameras.
March 30, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
The Associated Press and other media groups got bad news from Connecticut’s New Britain Superior Court Judge Michael R. Sheldon on March 23, when he held that current Practice Book rules give judges no discretion to allow cameras in courtrooms, unless expressly permitted.
With specific exceptions, current Practice Book Rule 1-10 states that, “a judicial authority should prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom … .”
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