Rule 1910. Photography, Recording, Broadcasting, and Electronic Equipment in Judicial Facilities.

• A.The activation, operation, or use of any device capable of capturing, recording, transmitting, or broadcasting a photograph, video, motion picture, or audio is prohibited within a judicial facility and the environs of a judicial facility unless otherwise permitted by this rule.
• B.Smart/Meta/AI glasses, prescription or non-prescription, with recording capability are prohibited inside the Adams County Courthouse, the Historic Adams County Courthouse, the Human Services Building, and in the offices and courtrooms of the Magisterial District Courts of the 51st Judicial District without prior written permission of the President Judge.

C. Definitions.

Activate, Operate, or Use – The terms activate, operate, or use include but are not limited to any electronic device which is being powered or is in the “on” position regardless of whether the device is in silent mode or otherwise disabled unless the device is completely turned off.

Environs – The environs of a judicial facility include the entire floor on which is located a courtroom, hearing room, jury room, prisoner holding room, Security Department station, or any court filing office including the Prothonotary's Office, the Clerk of Courts Office, the Domestic Relations Office, and the Department of Probation Services Office. The term also includes any elevator and/or stairwell accessing a judicial facility.

Judicial Facilities – The term includes any courtroom, hearing room, judicial chambers, or Court related offices used by the Court, including Magisterial District Courts, to conduct trials, hearings, or any other court related business including rooms made available to interview witnesses including the environs of such a room.

Recording, Broadcasting, or Electronic Equipment – The terms recording, broadcasting, or electronic equipment include but are not limited to cell phones, laptops, electronic tablets, cameras, tape recorders, video recorders, and electronic devices of any type capable of photographing, recording, broadcasting, or digitally preserving information.

• D.Exceptions. The prohibitions set forth in this rule shall not apply to the following:
• Attorney Exception – Licensed attorneys and their professional assistants conducting business related to the representation of a client provided the