News for the Public and the Press

See the list of current and archived news releases on our news page. Also see the Extraordinary Criminal Cases page.

Policies, Procedures, Laws and Forms related to the Court and the Media

The court is committed to providing access to the courtroom and court records as permitted by law, while protecting confidentiality as needed in the pursuit of justice.

Forms for the press: see our Media Information page

• Access to public records - refer to:
  • State Rule 2.550 
  • State Rule 2.503 
• Photographing, recording, and broadcasting in court - refer to:
  • Court policies on cameras in the courtroom
  • State Rule 1.150 
• Media coverage of court proceedings - refer to:
  • Local General Rule 2 
  • Amended General Order RE: Expressive Activity   Order Signed 11/30/2018
• Adoption Day 2018 Standing Order for Media Access
• Adoption Day 2019 Standing Order for Media Access