Paul B. Ahlers

The Iowa Court of Appeals permits counsel to use personal computers, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices at counsel table and the lectern if they do not create disturbances.

may be used by counsel at counsel table and the lectern

The Iowa Court of Appeals does not allow video recording, audio recording, or photography in the courtroom unless the court grants permission.

not allowed in the courtroom unless permission is granted by the court

Iowa prohibits broadcasting, recording, photographing, texting, blogging, or tweeting real-time courtroom coverage unless the presiding judicial officer permits it in advance.

prohibited unless the presiding judicial officer expressly permits coverage in advance

Iowa's expanded news media coverage framework requires approval, but the judge should allow coverage unless it would materially interfere with protected interests or the proceeding.

The judge shall allow expanded news media coverage unless the judge concludes

Iowa Chapter 25 requires approval before using electronic devices for photography, video recording, audio recording, or streaming video in a courtroom.

Electronic devices for photography, video recording, audio recording, or streaming video may not be used