In the Courtroom: Portable Electronic Devices shall not be brought into or used in the courtroom without authorization from the presiding judge. A presiding judge may authorize the possession and use of Portable Electronic Devices in the courtroom and may impose restrictions on such possession and use.
The transcript will be available at the public terminal and any attorney who obtains the transcript from the court reporter or transcriber may obtain remote electronic access to the transcript. After the 90-day period has ended, the transcript will be available for copying in the Clerk's Office and through PACER.
The reason behind this is an attempt to preserve the defendant's right to a fair trial. Recording devices can cause parties and witnesses to ``play to the cameras'' and distract from the proceedings.
Dress Code You should wear comfortable but appropriate attire. For your comfort, be prepared for heating and air conditioning fluctuations in the court rooms and jury rooms.
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Portable electronic devices are allowed inside the Fairfax Courthouse, subject to regulations, and may be used only in common areas. Even approved devices may not be used in courtrooms for any purpose, unless expressly authorized by the presiding judge.
Visitors may use portable electronic devices for audio phone calls inside the Courthouse common areas. However, these devices may not be used in courtrooms for any purpose unless expressly authorized by the presiding judge.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit hears appeals from the district courts in the states of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. There are nine federal district courts located within the Fourth Circuit.