Application To Utilize Still Photography Or Electronic Equipment Within The Courthouse For Recording Or Presentation Purposes

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG _________________________________ V. _________________________________ ) ) ) ) ) IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT CASE NUMBER: ___________________ APPLICATION TO UTILIZE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE COURTHOUSE FOR RECORDING OR PRESENTATION PURPOSES I ______________________________, media representative/pro se litigant/ other (please circle one), am requesting permission to (please check the letter below that corresponds to your request): A. ___ Utilize still photography or electronic recording equipment for recording purposes in the above-captioned case currently scheduled for ________________ in Courtroom ______ with Judge_____________ (must be authorized by the Presiding Judge); or B. ___ Utilize still photography or electronic recording equipment for recording purposes within the following areas of the courthouse complex_____________________________ (must be authorized by the TCA or his designee); or C. ___ Utilize still photography or electronic recording equipment within the (Clerk's) or (Sheriff's Office) (must be authorized by the Clerk, Sheriff or their designee, depending upon the office from which you are requesting permission) on the ________ day of _____________, 20___. I have read and understand the Local Rules for the 26th Judicial District. I understand that in A and B, I must submit this application to the Community Access and Outreach Administrator for the TCA's Office, who will facilitate obtaining the appropriate authorized signature. Applications under C may be submitted directly to the Clerk or Sheriff. I agree to follow those rules as well as any other rules that may be established. I understand that my failure to follow said rules will subject me to the contempt power of the Court or to such sanctions the Court deems appropriate. This the _____ day of ________________, 20____. __________________________________________ Signature of Applicant ___________________________________________ Signature of Camera Operator (if different from above) ORDER ALLOWING THE UTILIZATION OF STILL PHOTOGRAPHY OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE COURTHOUSE FOR RECORDING OR PRESENTATION PURPOSES WHEREAS: The above Applicant has requested permission to utilize still photography or electronic equipment for recording or presentation purposes during the proceedings in the above-captioned matter or within the courthouse complex as the application states; and The Applicant has read, understands and agrees to follow the applicable rules concerning such conduct and activity; and The Applicant understands he/she is subject to the contempt powers of the Court. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: The Applicant is allowed to utilize still photography or electronic equipment for recording or presentation purposes during the public proceedings in the above-captioned matter or within the courthouse complex, as the application states. 1. 2. 3. The Applicant must follow the applicable rules concerning such activity. The Presiding Judge may impose such additional rules as are necessary, and such rules are binding upon the Applicant and Camera Operator. The Applicant is subject to the contempt power of the Court. WHEREAS: WHEREAS: The application to utilize still photography or electronic equipment for recording or presentation purposes during the public proceedings in the above-captioned matter or within the courthouse complex has been DENIED. This the ________ day of ______________, 20_______. _______________________________________ Judge Presiding; or Trial Court Administrator or Designee; or Clerk or Designee; or Sheriff or Designee H:\FORMS\LocalRules_01\26\D26 electronic media form - 8-05.doc Revised 8/05 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com