J. Scott Sartin

Louisiana trial judges may authorize electronic or photographic means for presenting evidence, preserving the record, counsel use, or judicial-administration purposes.

A trial judge may authorize ... the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence

Louisiana judges generally prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing courtroom proceedings unless a Canon 3A(9) exception applies.

a judge shall prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom

Louisiana appellate courts may permit extended media coverage in public appellate proceedings, subject to the authority of the court and presiding judge or panel.

An appellate court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking photographs of public judicial proceedings