Use of Electronic Devices and Cameras in the Courthouse
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Pursant to:
LCvR 83.3(a)(1)
USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CAMERA
USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CAMERA
IN THE COURTHOUSE
(1) Persons Permitted to Bring Electronic Devices Into the Courthouse. The following persons may bring computers, cell phones, and similar electronic devices (hereinafter “devices”) into the courthouse after such devices have been screened by the United States Marshal Service or a Court Security Officer: (1) attorneys; (2) paralegals; (3) federal employees; (4) law firm staff when accompanied by an attorney; (5) state, county, or tribal law enforcement or emergency services personnel on official business; (6) jurors who have been selected to serve on a jury; (7) invited guests of the Court for ceremonial proceedings; and (8) service and delivery personnel. Where a pro se litigant needs to use a personal device during Court proceedings, the litigant should contact the Clerk of Court in advance of that proceeding to secure permission from the Court.
Please refer to the Local Rules effective 12/1/2022 for more detail.
https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules