Rule 7. Broadcasting, Televising, Recording, Photography.

 Magisterial district judges shall prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording or taking photographs in the courtroom and areas immediately adjacent thereto during sessions or recesses between sessions, except that magisterial district judges may authorize:

   (1)  the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence, for the perpetuation of a record or for other purposes of judicial administration; and

   (2)  the broadcasting, televising, recording or photographing of investitive or ceremonial proceedings.

   Official Note

   This rule is derived from Canon 3A(7)(a), (b) of the American Bar Association and Pennsylvania Supreme Court Code of Judicial Conduct. With respect to proceedings before magisterial district judges, it did not seem desirable to include the authority for reproduction for educational purposes set forth in Canon 3A(7)(c). This rule is not intended to affect or limit Pa.R. Crim. P. 112.

   Former Rule 6, relating to definitions, renumbered Rule 7 May 1, 1970; revoked Feb. 1, 1973. New Rule 7 adopted effective Feb. 1, 1973. Amended Oct. 17, 1975, effective in 90 days; June 30, 1982, effective 30 days after July 17, 1982; Note revised March 6, 2001, effective April 1, 2001.

   The provisions of this Rule 7 amended through November 21, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3020; amended March 6, 2001, effective April 1, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1556. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (251698).