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Districts Included: Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana, Eastern District of Wisconsin, and Western District of WisconsinSame Procedures Apply to the District Courts? No
Allows Cameras? NoExceptions: Oral arguments, with permission given by the court only after receiving a request for video recording at least one week in advance
Audio or Video Webcast? YesMedia Guide Available? NoAllows Cell Phones to Record Video? No
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According to Seventh Circuit Rule 55, radio and television broadcasting from the courtroom is not allowed. Seventh Circuit Operating Procedures Rule 11, however, allows the judicial panel to decide whether video recording can be allowed if requested to the Clerk of the Court at least one week before oral argument. Members of the media can access oral argument audio recordings on the Seventh Circuit website and video on the Court’s YouTube page.
Links: Authority• Seventh Circuit Rule 55: Prohibition of Photographs and Broadcasts• Seventh Circuit Operating Procedures Rule 11: Video-Recording Policy
Links: Other• Seventh Circuit Oral Argument Video Livestream and Recordings• Seventh Circuit Oral Argument Audio Recordings
Last edited: December 14, 2022