B.C. Policy on Use of Electronic Devices in Courtrooms.
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B.C. Policy on Use of Electronic Devices in Courtrooms
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Prohibitions on the Use of Electronic Devices
Except where policy permits, use prohibited, and prohibited – Where interferes with the court sound system or other
technology– Where interferes with courtroom decorum, is inconsistent
with the court functions, or otherwise impedes the administration of justice
– Where generates sound or requires speaking into the device– To take photographs or video images– To record or digitally transcribe the proceedings except as
permitted by the policy
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• Accredited media and lawyers may use electronic devices to transmit and receive text in a discreet manner that does not interfere with the proceedings
Permitted Use in Supreme Court and Provincial Court Courtrooms
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Permitted Use in Court of Appeal
• In a courtroom of the Court of Appeal, any person may use an electronic device to transmit or receive text in a discreet manner that does not interfere with the proceedings
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Permitted Audio Recording
• In courtrooms [of all three courts], accredited media may use electronic devices to audio record a proceeding for the sole purpose of verifying their notes and for no other purpose.