What restrictions are there on TV in the Courtroom?

Question

Doing a research paper, and i was wondering what restrictions there are, if any?thanks

Answer 1

It's up to the judge if the media is allowed to film or have the cameras in the court room

Answer 2

The First Amendment has been interpreted to allow individuals and the press to physically attend, observe and report trial proceedings. However, the Supreme Court has also held that there is no fundamental right to televise or broadcast a trial. Basically, reporters have the same rights as the public to attend and report on trials. However, in some cases the presence of audiovisual equipment may disrupt the proceedings or threaten the defendants fair trial rights. Jurors might be pressured to deliver a particular verdict because they are aware that the case is going to be on TV. Cameras can impact witness testimony or distract the Judge from giving his/her full attention to the courtroom proceedings. Consequently, in order to determine the right to televise a particular trial, one must look to the rules of different states. This is to say that while there is no fundamental right to televise a trial, some states do permit trials to be broadcast, whereas other courts restrict cameras in the courtroom to varying degrees. For ex: NY has a law (Section 52 of NY Civil Rights Law) which prevents the televising of all proceedings in which testimony may be taken (check out Courtroom Television v. NY). Also, in very high profile cases, judges occasionally issue gag orders disallowing cameras (or even the press) in the courtroom to ensure that the defendant gets a fair trial.

Check out a couple of Supreme Court Cases: Estes v. Texas and Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia

Answer 3

The TV may be used in the courtroom only when the lawyer signs a plea before the judge or the magistrate regarding relevant evidence.

Answer 4

It depends on the Court.
If the court allows them, then they are permited.

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Answer 5

It is usually up to the judge's discretion.