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SLR 3.181 — Public Access Coverage

Crook, Jefferson County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 6–8 · 2026

3.181 Public Access Coverage

Public access coverage in public areas outside of the courtrooms under UTCR 3.180(11)
defines a public area as any area within 30 feet of any point of ingress or egress to the
courthouse and any hallway, elevator or other area used by the public for access to public
offices or facilities within the external walls of the courthouse.
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Reissued: February 1, 2026
22nd Judicial District
Crook/Jefferson Counties

(1) In Jefferson County, Oregon, all public areas are within the control and supervision
of the court.

(2) In Crook County, Oregon, all public areas are within the control and supervision of
the court.

(3) Subject to UTCR 3.180, the procedure to obtain permission for electronic recording
or electronic writing is as follows:

 (a) Any party seeking to provide public access coverage in any area must file with
the clerk of the court, at least two hours prior to the scheduled proceeding
time, a certificate (See Appendix 1) in advance of commencing the coverage.
This rule includes court proceedings conducted remotely on WebEx.  Remote
court hearings on WebEx are subject to UTCR 3.180 and may not be recorded
or captured without seeking public access coverage and filing a certificate in
advance of commencing coverage. Each court proceeding requires a
certificate to be filed with the court.

 (b) Upon filing of the certificate described in sub-section (a) above, the clerk will
present the certificate(s) to the judge presiding in the case related to the
coverage request. The judge may permit or deny the public access coverage.

(4) If public access coverage is denied at any location, the judge must make findings of
fact on the record setting forth the substantial reasons for the denial.  The judge may
prohibit public access coverage in public areas if there is any likelihood that the
coverage would:

 (a) constitute a material security risk to the public, jurors, witnesses or parties;

 (b) interfere with the rights of the parties to a fair trial or would affect the
presentation of evidence or outcome of the trial; or

 (c) cause any cost or increased burden from the coverage that would interfere
with the efficient administration of justice.

(7) When public access coverage is permitted, public access restrictions will include a
prohibition of any coverage of matters described in UTCR 3.080(2).  The judge may
also, subject to the requirements of this rule, establish other restrictions that apply
to the coverage. Public access coverage restrictions may include:

  (a) pooling coverage as described in UCTR 3.180(2); and

(b) any restrictions reasonably necessary to preserve the solemnity, decorum and
dignity of the court and to protect the parties, witnesses and jurors;
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Reissued:  February 1, 2026
22nd Judicial District
Crook/Jefferson Counties

(8) If public access coverage for public areas is requested, coverage restrictions may
include:

 (a) the designation of a reasonable location no closer than 15 feet from the
courtroom where the case related to the request will be heard; and

 (b)  a requirement that public access coverage representatives will be required to
physically stay within the designated areas.

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