Matthew Tuck

Statewide

Media Coverage And Recording

Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 30 allows media coverage of public judicial proceedings subject to the presiding judge's control and requires written media requests at least two business days before the proceeding unless waived.

Requests by representatives of the media for such coverage must be made in writing to the presiding judge not less than two (2) business days before the proceeding is scheduled to begin.

Rule 30: Media Guidelines ↗

Statewide

Recording Restrictions

Tennessee Rule 30 prohibits media coverage of jury selection, jurors, closed proceedings, and certain minor or juvenile-court participants.

Media coverage of jury selection is prohibited.

Rule 30: Media Guidelines ↗

Statewide

Remote Technology

Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 55 permits teleconferencing, video conferencing, or other technology for court proceedings at the discretion of the trial or appellate court.

The use of teleconferencing, video conferencing or other technology to conduct court proceedings or other court business remotely is permissible at the discretion of the trial or appellate court.

Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings ↗

Matthew Tuck at a glance

Available research

Biography

Judicial service

Courtroom rules and guidance

Media Coverage And Recording

Recording Restrictions

Remote Technology

Sources

Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster

Rule 30: Media Guidelines

Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings