2007-08-13 12:14:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Yes, thank goodness we don't have secret trials in the U.S. In fact, anyone can observe a trial. All you have to do is show up and sit quietly. Many judges do enforce a dress code, so you might not get in if you're wearing torn jeans and a death metal T-shirt. The only time you might have a problem would be with a crowded trial that is attracting a lot of attention. In such cases the judge will make arrangments for apportioning seats.
Other types of legal proceedings are not public, such as grand jury testimony, but trials, arraignments and hearings are open.
2007-08-13 17:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by dbaldu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The media may or may not be allowed to use cameras and recording devices, but they are always allowed to cover cases involving adults. Juvenile cases or cases in which the victims are minors are not covered by print or electronic media. Sometimes, the media are not allowed to cover rape cases out of sensitivity to the victim.
2007-08-13 12:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, criminal trials are public. They may or may not be allowed to bring in TV cameras but anyone, reporter or otherwise, can go watch trials. There are some seniors who do it daily as recreation.
2007-08-13 16:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by robot_hooker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the Judge. If He or she doesn't like it they will only be allowed to interview whoever's on trial right before or just after. I believe everyone of them deserve to be tried,convicted and sentenced on TV.
2007-08-13 12:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Williamstown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on at least 2 factors. namely the state's laws regarding judicial matters and also the judge's orders.
2007-08-13 12:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by act_won 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋