Why is it that cameras, taperecorders, and such other medium are not allowed inside the court room?

Question

As a matter of practice these are not allowed in the courts, and at best the artist are allowed to draw a caricature like scene of the court. Is there any legal rule, precedent or practice to enforce such a rule.

Answer 1

I think that its up to the judge to decide whether or not he allows it in the court room during a case.

Answer 2

These types of media are not allowed because you can manipulate recordings and pictures, especially today. Can you imagine what kind of controversies could be caused by allowing the items you listed? I doubt we would know the truth about anything- it's bad enough we don't know half of what's true regarding world events much less what's going on in the local courts!

Answer 3

For the most part, they are prohibited by the judge. Sometimes they do make exeptions. Just look at court tv... The use of such devices are distracting and most judges don't like it.

Answer 4

Depends upon the court. It's largely up the the judge. Some allow it, others don't.

The precedent is the judge's discretion.

Answer 5

For in basic terms documentary applications in basic terms.... Televison cameras interior the courtroom room shrink the legitimacy of the legal technique...it grow to be not at all meant to be a sort of entertainment....

Answer 6

privacy of the people involved and going by the current times security too

Answer 7

I believe there is a law stating this but I think it is because of witnesses privacy.

Answer 8

As much BS as a lawyer can sling, in private, God help us if he had an audience!

Answer 9

for the witnesses privacy and maybe the distraction of flashes and noise

Answer 10

The judge has the call on that.