Public Use of Electronic Devices in Court of Appeal Court Rooms

Courts of Appeal in California have adopted a policy allowing the use of laptop computers and tablets in court rooms during oral arguments. These devices must be silenced and placed in "airplane mode" at all times. They can only be used by lawyers or self-represented litigants to aid in presenting oral argument and cannot be used to display evidence. Cellular phones and other electronic devices are not allowed and no audio or video recording or photography is permitted without following the California Rules of Court. Anyone who does not follow this policy will be removed from the court room.