Rule 8.06 - Equipment and Personnel The following equipment and persons shall be the maximum equipment and broadcast personnel permitted in the courtroom at any one time:
(a) One portable television camera or film camera with not more than one person operating the same. (b) One still photographer with one camera and not more than two lenses and necessary related equipment. (c) As used in these rules, "television equipment" includes both film and videotape cameras. Only television equipment which does not produce distracting sound or light shall be employed in the courtroom. No artificial lighting (other than that normally present in the courtroom) shall be employed in the courtroom except that, with the concurrence of the presiding officer, modifications and additions may be made to lighting in the courtroom, provided that such modifications or additions are installed and maintained without public expense. (d) Audio equipment of any type shall not be permitted in the courtroom at any time, without prior permission of the presiding officer. If permission is given, not more than one audio system for radio broadcast shall be permitted in any proceeding. If a technically suitable audio system exists in the court facility, audio pickup for both radio and television shall be accomplished from such system. If a technically suitable audio system does not exist in the court facility, microphones and related wiring shall be unobtrusive and shall be located in places designated in advance of the proceeding by the presiding officer.Amended effective 6/18/2013.