Kimberly S. Budd at a glance
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Kimberly S. Budd
Chief Justice · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
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In Massachusetts courts, photography, recording, or electronic transmission in a courtroom or related judicial space requires prior authorization from the judge or magistrate supervising that place, subject to Rule 1:19's separate provisions for registered news media.
No person shall take any photographs, or make any recording or transmission by electronic means, in any courtroom, hearing room, office, chambers or lobby of a judge or magistrate without prior authorizationSupreme Judicial Court Rule 1:19: Electronic access to the courts ↗
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Supreme Judicial Court Rule 1:19: Electronic access to the courts
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View Supreme Judicial Court Rule 1:19: Electronic access to the courts ↗