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.
Michael Miller, our Board Member and author of Modern Courts’ report on Cameras in the Courts, moderated a panel presented by the NYSBA on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 entitled “The Audio-Visual Coverage of Judicial Proceedings: Laws, Policy, and Tech.”
The panelists have varied backgrounds, all with experience and insight into the use of cameras in courtrooms, the laws across the country as well as the legislative battle in New York State. The feedback we’ve received from the program has been overwhelmingly positive. The video is now available on demand, and until May 1st, it can be accessed for free.
Panelists
Susan C. Bryant, Esq.
New York State Defenders Association
Justin Harrison, Esq.
ACLU of New York
Diane Kennedy
New York News Publishers Association
Dan Novack, Esq.
Penguin Random House
Sean Nuttall, Esq.
Office of the Appellate Defender
Mickey H. Osterreicher, Esq
National Press Photographers Association
Moderator
Michael C. Miller, Esq.
Fund for Modern Courts
Please Join Us Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
At the Cyrus R. Vance Tribute Breakfast
We will honor and pay tribute to the Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge, State of New York.