device is in the “silent” or “vibrate only” mode when the attorney is in a courtroom or hearing room unless the device is being actively utilized in a proceeding which the attorney is appearing. The exceptions set forth in this section do not authorize the use or operation of an electronic device to capture, record, transmit, or broadcast a photograph, video, motion picture, or audio of a proceeding or person within a judicial facility or its environs.

2. Court Administration Exception – The use of advanced communication technology by Court Administration, an official court reporter, or designee for purposes of recording/transcribing the official court record or conducting proceedings with offsite counsel, parties, or witnesses in furtherance of directives from the presiding Judge.
3. Emergency Responder Exception – Emergency medical, fire, law enforcement, or other personnel responding to an emergency call within a judicial facility.
4. Employee/Independent Contractor Exception – Employees or independent contractors of the Adams County Court of Common Pleas or Adams County who clearly display an identification badge issued by the County of Adams or is otherwise pre-approved by the Security Director while the employee is acting as an employee/contractor on court/county business provided the device shall have the power switch “off” when the employee enters a courtroom or hearing room unless the courtroom is closed for repairs.
5. Evidence/Equipment Exception – Devices used for the purpose of presenting evidence, or a device which is actual evidence, in any court proceeding actually being conducted at the time of use of the device with the permission of the presiding Judge.
6. Law Enforcement Exception – Law enforcement officers providing proper identification and are on business related to a matter pending before the court and/or meeting with the Office of District Attorney provided the device shall have the power switch “off” while the law enforcement officer is in a courtroom or hearing room. This rule is also inapplicable to County Security Officers acting within the scope of their authority.
7. Magisterial District Court Exception – In a criminal judicial proceeding before a Magisterial District Judge, the Magisterial District Judge, upon request, shall permit the attorney for the Commonwealth, the affiant, or the defendant to record oral communications made during a judicial proceeding as an aid to the preparation of the written record for subsequent use in a case. Such recording shall not be publicly played or