Illinois Order to Permit attorneys to Bring Cellular Telephones, Elec Dev into Court

• Category: Illinois Local County - Will - General
• State: Illinois
• Control #: IL-SKU-0034
• Format: PDF

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Order to Permit attorneys to Bring Cellular Telephones, Elec Dev into Court The Illinois Order to Permit Attorneys to Bring Cellular Telephones, Electronic Devices into Court is an order issued by the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois. This order allows attorneys to bring cellular telephones and other electronic devices into courtrooms for use during court proceedings. Such devices may be used for taking notes, recording audio, or conducting research. The order outlines the specific rules and regulations governing the use of electronic devices in court and sets out the conditions that must be met in order for the use of such devices to be allowed. These include the following: • All electronic devices must be used in a manner that does not disturb or interfere with court proceedings. • Electronic devices must be set to silent mode or turned off during court proceedings. • Electronic devices must only be used for the purpose of taking notes, recording audio, or conducting research, and not for any other purpose. • Electronic devices may not be used to transmit or receive any communication or data during court proceedings. • All electronic devices must be kept in an area designated by the court, and must be kept out of sight of jurors, witnesses, attorneys, and court personnel. • All electronic devices must be returned to the designated area when court is adjourned. • Electronic devices must be stored securely when not in use. • Attorneys must ensure that all electronic devices are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. There are two types of Illinois Order to Permit Attorneys to Bring Cellular Telephones, Electronic Devices into Court: one for attorneys appearing in the Appellate Court and one for attorneys appearing in the Circuit Court.

The Illinois Order to Permit Attorneys to Bring Cellular Telephones, Electronic Devices into Court is an order issued by the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois. This order allows attorneys to bring cellular telephones and other electronic devices into courtrooms for use during court proceedings. Such devices may be used for taking notes, recording audio, or conducting research. The order outlines the specific rules and regulations governing the use of electronic devices in court and sets out the conditions that must be met in order for the use of such devices to be allowed. These include the following: • All electronic devices must be used in a manner that does not disturb or interfere with court proceedings. • Electronic devices must be set to silent mode or turned off during court proceedings. • Electronic devices must only be used for the purpose of taking notes, recording audio, or conducting research, and not for any other purpose. • Electronic devices may not be used to transmit or receive any communication or data during court proceedings. • All electronic devices must be kept in an area designated by the court, and must be kept out of sight of jurors, witnesses, attorneys, and court personnel. • All electronic devices must be returned to the designated area when court is adjourned. • Electronic devices must be stored securely when not in use. • Attorneys must ensure that all electronic devices are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. There are two types of Illinois Order to Permit Attorneys to Bring Cellular Telephones, Electronic Devices into Court: one for attorneys appearing in the Appellate Court and one for attorneys appearing in the Circuit Court.