Are there any restrictions on cellular phones, pagers or laptop computers in the courthouses?
Yes. As set forth in Local Rule 83.1, the Courts general policy is that cell phones, pagers, and cameras are not permitted in courtrooms. However, an attorney using a personal digital assistant or combination device which combines calendaring with a cellular telephone, wireless Internet capability or camera, may bring such combination device into a courtroom on condition that the attorney enters into an agreement regarding the use of such combination device. Notwithstanding any provision of this rule, any District or Magistrate Judge retains the discretion to revoke for any reason an attorneys privilege to possess a combination device in a courtroom.
Yes. As set forth in Local Rule 83.1, the Court’s general policy is that cell phones, pagers, and cameras are not permitted in courtrooms. However, an attorney using a personal digital assistant or “combination device” which combines calendaring with a cellular telephone, wireless Internet capability or camera, may bring such combination device into a courtroom on condition that the attorney enters into an agreement regarding the use of such combination device. Notwithstanding any provision of this rule, any District or Magistrate Judge retains the discretion to revoke for any reason an attorney’s privilege to possess a combination device in a courtroom.
