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The Fund for Modern Courts is a non-partisan, statewide organization committed to ensuring that the New York State judiciary is independent and that our courts are just and equitable for all.
Cameras in the Courts: Enhancing Transparency in the New York State Judiciary
This report provides a historical view of the audiovisual coverage prohibition in New York’s courts; includes a comprehensive survey of all 50 states and the District of Columbia concerning audiovisual coverage of courtroom proceedings; and evaluates in-court camera use on an issue-by-issue basis, including considerations relating to racial justice, judicial transparency, and the interests of litigants and the public.
