MOHAVE COUNTY COURTS PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDING VIOLATION WARNING
 

1.       Arizona Supreme Court Rule 122: Use of Recording Devices in a Courtroom. Prohibits use of recording devices in a courtroom unless permission is given by the judge in advance.
 

2.       Arizona Supreme Court Rule 122.1: Use of Portable Electronic Devices in a Courthouse. Authorizes judges, clerks of court and court administrators to "limit or terminate [recording] activity that is disruptive to court operations or that compromises courthouse security."
 

3.       Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 2017-79: Authorizes the presiding judge in each county to establish court security policies and procedures.
 

4.      Mohave County Superior Court Administrative Order No. 2019-19: In The Matter Of: Use of Cameras in Court Buildings. Prohibits use of recording devices unless permission is given by the presiding judge in advance.
 

5.   If you are found to have violated one or more of the above rules and orders governing photography, videotaping and filming in a court facility, you are:

           a. Directed to immediately stop photographing and video recording.

           b. If you refuse, you will be directed to immediately leave the court facility.

           c.  If you refuse, law enforcement will be called and you will be required to leave the court facility, may be arrested, may be held in contempt of court, and may be charged                         with criminal offenses including:

                (1)                A.R.S. 13-1502 or -1503: Criminal Trespass 

                (2)                A.R.S. 13-2904 (A) (1)-(4): Disorderly Conduct

                (3)                A.R.S. 13-2921 (A) (2)-(4): Harassment