Michael D. McHaney

Statewide

Recording And Broadcasting

Photography, broadcasting, and recording in an Illinois courtroom are permitted only under Supreme Court authority or Rule 44's stated exceptions; participants may not record a remote proceeding unless the court directs it or extended-media coverage is approved.

the taking of photographs in the courtroom during sessions of the court or recesses between proceedings and the broadcasting or televising of court proceedings are permitted only to the extent authorized by order of the Supreme Court

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 44, Photography and Video in the Courtroom ↗

Statewide

Official Record

The official record may be taken stenographically or through a Supreme Court-approved electronic recording system, including approved videoconferencing services.

The record of court proceedings may be taken by stenographic means or by an electronic recording system, including video conferencing services, approved by the Supreme Court.

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 46, Official Record of Court Proceedings ↗

Statewide

Appellate Extended Media Coverage

All five Illinois Appellate Court districts accept extended-media requests for oral arguments, normally at least seven days in advance, subject to approval and continuing control by the assigned appellate panel.

All five districts of the Illinois Appellate Court shall allow requests for extended media coverage of oral arguments in accordance with the provisions of this policy.

Policy for Extended Media Coverage in the Illinois Appellate Court ↗