Rhode Island Court Rules
R.I. Super. R. Crim. P. 53 (2026)
Rule 53. Regulation of Conduct in the Courtroom
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53. Regulation of Conduct in the Courtroom. — The taking of photographs and the broadcasting, televising, and recording of court proceedings shall be
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controlled by the trial judicial officer in accordance with Supreme Court Rules, Article VII, Canons 1-13 or orders, which address media coverage of judicial proceedings. Taking written notes and sketching in the courtroom may be permitted in the discretion of and under the supervision and control of the trial judicial officer.
54. [Reserved.]