sleutherontheside
Retired WS Staff
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I think one of the problems with cell phones is that computers are allowed and one could argue that they are using their smart phone in a "computer capacity".
The real crux of cell phones not being allowed in the courtroom gallery is the possibility of ringing disrupting a hearing.
Both JB and Jeff A. have used their cell phones during hearings. But it appears they are texting or checking email etc....
What I would be most concerned about is a witness having a cell phone on and connected to another witness that is not allowed in the courtroom until after they have been dismissed. I won't name names.
As far as someone posting of their plans for a "future courtroom unauthorized photo session"......KARMA.
The real crux of cell phones not being allowed in the courtroom gallery is the possibility of ringing disrupting a hearing.
Both JB and Jeff A. have used their cell phones during hearings. But it appears they are texting or checking email etc....
What I would be most concerned about is a witness having a cell phone on and connected to another witness that is not allowed in the courtroom until after they have been dismissed. I won't name names.
As far as someone posting of their plans for a "future courtroom unauthorized photo session"......KARMA.