Christen Christian

Indiana Rule 2.17 lets a judge authorize electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation, record perpetuation, or judicial administration.

a judge may authorize: (1) the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence

Indiana courtroom broadcasting, recording, digital streaming, and photography require judicial authorization under Rule 2.17.

No broadcast of a court proceeding is allowed without authorization from the judge.

Indiana courts may conduct non-testimonial hearings or conferences remotely on request or on the court's own order.

a court may, upon request or on its own order, conduct the hearing or conference as a remote proceeding

Indiana testimonial proceedings are presumptively in person unless good cause is shown or the parties agree to remote participation.

A court must conduct all testimonial proceedings in person except that a court may conduct the proceedings remotely

Indiana's public cameras guidance states that local judicial officers have discretion to authorize news-media cameras in non-confidential trial-court proceedings.

Judicial officers around the state have the authority to allow news media into their courtrooms