Judge Zachary Schmidt

Applies to

Objection

The objection must state specific reasons for opposing extended media coverage of the witness’s testimony.

Applies to

Extended media coverage request

The media coverage request states that notice has been given to the court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.

Applies to

Objection

An objection to expanded media coverage must be in writing and state the reasons for the objection.

Equipment used in courtrooms during judicial proceedings must be unobtrusive and must not produce distracting sound.

Still cameras and lenses must be unobtrusive and must not produce distracting light or sound.

Television cameras and related courtroom equipment must be unobtrusive in size and appearance and must not produce distracting sound or light.

The objection must be filed with the Clerk before the witness’s testimony begins.

The media coordinator must notify the judge at least 14 days before the proceeding, or as soon as practicable if it was scheduled less than 14 days in advance; the court may extend or reduce the notice period by order.

A party objecting to expanded media coverage must file a written objection stating the reasons at least three days before the proceeding.

Notice of the objection must be given to the requestor, court media liaison, counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel.

The media coordinator must provide a copy of the filed notice to counsel, unrepresented parties, the designated court personnel, and the judge expected to preside.

Witnesses may obtain the circuit court clerk’s assistance in providing copies of their objection to counsel, unrepresented parties, the media coordinator, and the judge.