Ohio Loc. App. R. 50
The following conditions shall apply to broadcasting, recording, or photographing court proceedings in the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
All media representatives or any other persons who seek to televise, record, or photograph court proceedings shall request permission from the court in writing at least two business days prior to the date on which the proceedings are scheduled to occur. The request may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the court.
The judge presiding over the proceedings shall issue a written order authorizing the request in those proceedings that are open to the public as provided by Ohio law. In order to conform to this court's policies prohibiting, whenever possible, publication of the names and identities of juveniles, victims of sexual offenses, and / or individuals in matters under seal, the presiding judge of the panel may direct that the recording, by whatever method, either not be made, or be made in such a manner as to assure that such publication does not occur.
The provisions of Rule 12 of the Ohio Rules of Superintendence (Sup.R. 12 ) shall apply, except that not more than one photographer, one portable camera (television, videotape, or movie) with one operator, or more than one audio system shall be permitted in the courtroom. Arrangements for the "pooling" of equipment shall be made as set forth in the aforesaid rule.
All persons, including media representatives, shall at all times conduct such activity in a manner whereby the participants shall not be distracted, nor the dignity of the proceedings impaired. The presiding judge may revoke permission to broadcast, record, or photograph any proceeding for the failure of any persons, including media representatives, to conduct themselves accordingly or for failure to comply with Sup.R. 12 or this local rule.
Ohio. Loc. App. R. 50