Prompted by several recordings of courtroom actions uploaded to YouTube by Mount Pleasant resident Ted Visner, Isabella County Trial court will be adopting a new policy prohibiting cellphones, recording devices and cameras in the county courthouse.
The policy, effective March 9, has been adopted to maintain the security of the courthouse, preserve the integrity of the court record and the trial process and to ensure appropriate courtroom behavior.
"Unfortunately the irresponsible act of one person is causing us to respond at this juncture," said Chief Judge Paul Chamberlain.
Attorneys appearing in connection with any judicial proceeding or presenting evidence of bar membership and Isabella County Trial Court employees will be permitted to use cellphones in the court house.
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