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Today’s topic: Ninth Circuit Rules for Phones and Other Electronic Devices.
The Ninth Circuit is often recognized as progressive court, so it stands to reason that - unlike airlines - Ninth Circuit rules on electronic devices would also be progressive. While some courthouses ban phones altogether, the Ninth Circuit understands that we live in a digital age. Here’s what you should know about the Ninth Circuit’s electronic device policy.
Federal courts within the Ninth Circuit should make every effort to inform the public about where and how electronic devices may be used in the courthouse. Notices should be posted in the courthouse and on the court’s web site. If you’re uncertain about how a particular courthouse applies the Ninth Circuit’s rules for phones and laptops, check the court’s website before you go, or look for electronic device policy signs when you arrive.
Related Resources:
- FindLaw’s Ninth Circuit blog (FindLaw)
- Five Things to Know About Ninth Circuit Electronic Case Filing (FindLaw’s Ninth Circuit blog)
- Juror Tweets, Facebook Updates Now a Crime Under CA Law (FindLaw’s Technologist)
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