Rule 3.181 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING AND WRITING ON COURTHOUSE PREMISES(1) "Electronic recording" and "electronic writing" are defined by UTCR 3.180(1).(2) This rule governs electronic recording and writing in public areas outside of the courtrooms, other than the jury assembly room when jurors are in attendance, that are under the supervision and control of the Lake County Circuit Court.(3) Electronic recording and electronic writing are prohibited in any public area under the supervision and control of the Lake County Circuit Court except as allowed by law, statute or rule.(4) Unless otherwise ordered in a particular instance, electronic recording and writing are allowed without prior permission in the designated media area in the first floor lobby of the Lake County Courthouse.(5) A request for electronic recording or electronic writing in a courtroom or other public area under the supervision and control of the Lake County Courthouse that is beyond the boundaries of the designated media area must be filed with the court clerk in the form provided in Appendix A at least two hours before commencement of the requested recording or writing. Notice of this request must be given to all parties.Amended effective 2/1/2024.