I have a trial in family court coming up and want to bring a video camera. The court is saying no, but I see on the internet that Florida Supreme Court does not limit the use of cameras in court. So whats the deal, are my rights being violated?
http://www.northcountrygazette.org/articles/110505CourtCameras.html
2007-10-23 04:21:51 · 7 answers · asked by Microbeast 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
"The Florida Supreme Court ruling means that it's not illegal to have cameras in a courtroom -- but all that means is that a judge can allow them if he wants."
If there not illegal, then what about a hidden camera? I'm sure their would be consequences, but probly not as bad as if they were illegal.
2007-10-23 04:47:35 · update #1
The judge has the final say.
"The presence of cameras in the courtroom is currently subject to the judge's discretion to control courtroom decorum and to make sure the proceedings are fair."
If a judge says you may not have a camera in the court room it is ILLEGAL. You are in violation of a court order, can be found in contempt of court and can go to jail. Not a good plan.
2007-10-23 04:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's all up to the judge. He gets to decide what goes on in his courtroom.
The Florida Supreme Court ruling means that it's not illegal to have cameras in a courtroom -- but all that means is that a judge can allow them if he wants.
If the judge says no cameras, you have no recourse.
2007-10-23 04:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Teekno 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A) You are not a part of the media...that is what the provision is for.
B) Criminal Court is not the same as family court. If there are minor children involved in the proceedings it is not necessarily a public court.
C) You asked the court they said no..end of story. Unless you want to delay the matter and waste a bunch of money making a formal application in the system just to bring in a camera
2007-10-23 05:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Florida does NOT allow cameras in family court.
2007-10-23 04:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the court says no then cameras are not prohibited. The objective is to focus on the case, not the camera.
2007-10-23 04:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not if the judge can help it, no way the judge wants his/her incompetence recorded on camera
2007-10-23 04:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by niddlie diddle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are unless the judge says otherwise.
2007-10-23 04:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by hotrod luvin princess 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋