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Courtroom Media Access

This page has information about the rules regarding news media access to state courtrooms, covering court hearings and other public events in courthouses throughout the state.

Only news media registered with the Court's Public Information Office may photograph, film, record, or use electronic devices, such as a laptop, in the courtroom. Learn more about the rules and procedures, how to register, and view a listing of registered media.

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How to register as news media under Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) Rule 1:19   List of registered news media under Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) Rule 1:19 

What you need to know

Supreme Judicial Court protocol for news media access to the courtroom  Court Basics: An Informational Guide for Journalists 

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