Rule 5 of the Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings requires that media representatives give at least 48 hours notice prior to the commencement of a proceeding if they propose to photograph, videotape, make an audio recording of or engage in any other form of electronic coverage.

Notice should be given to the clerk of the court and the court administrator in the court in which the proceeding will occur.

Note: the notice requirement does not apply to reporters who wish to attend a judicial proceeding without taking pictures or making broadcast recordings.

To assist the court, please provide the following information:

A complete copy of the Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings is available on the web site of the State of Mississippi Judiciary at https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_electronicphotographic_coverage.pdf.

Journalists are expected to be familiar with and comply with the rules.


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