Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Part III - Division of Administrative Law
Chapter 1 - General Rules
Section III-113 - Media Coverage and Use of Recording Devices

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-113

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Proceedings that are open to the public may be photographed or recorded, whether for broadcast or personal use, in a manner that does not interfere with the orderly conduct of the proceeding, unduly distract participants, or impair the dignity of the proceedings. A person desiring to photograph or record a DAL proceeding must notify the administrative hearings clerk before doing so. Photographing or recording in a covert manner is prohibited.

B. Recording or photographing any of the following is prohibited:

1. proceedings that are closed to the public;

2. conferences between an attorney and his/or her client, conferences between an attorney and witness(es), or conferences between attorneys;

3. bench conferences or other deliberations of the administrative law judge(s); or

4. other privileged or confidential communications.

C. The administrative law judge may:

1. specify the placement of media personnel and/or equipment;

2. require a pool system to be used if media coverage is sought by more than one person. It will be the responsibility of the media to resolve any disputes as to who will operate equipment in the hearing room.

D. Equipment shall not produce distracting sound or light. Moving lights, flash attachments, or sudden lighting changes are prohibited.

E. All equipment shall be in place in advance of the commencement of the proceeding and shall not be moved while the hearing is in progress.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:991 et seq.

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