Filming Court Proceedings

[Len S]

Does anyone know if the legal system records/films legal proceedings, or do they hire that work out? Seems like that would be an easy gig.

 

[ClickExpert]

In most instances, legal proceedings are available on record. In such cases, it would be cheaper to have a videographer on a retainer basis. Have you checked what happens around your area?

 

[Mandy]

I haven't heard about filming in court but I know that court proceedings are mostly recorded through transcriptions. Since this would concern sensitive information, I'm expecting that there'd be a lot of paperwork before anyone is given permission to film.

 

[ShutterUp]

I think that court proceedings get recorded, depending on the nature of a case. Transcription is still the preferred method in most jurisdictions. Either way, it could be the trend that future systems will adopt.

 

[ClickExpert]

I haven't heard about filming in court but I know that court proceedings are mostly recorded through transcriptions. Since this would concern sensitive information, I'm expecting that there'd be a lot of paperwork before anyone is given permission to film.

Very true. Filming can be allowed if the case is in the interest of the public. I doubt if we will get to a point where it will be procedural to film all court proceedings.

 

[SushiRoll]

A friend of mine occasionally is paid to work a camera at a trial. The trial is streamed live online and viewers are able to watch the trial as it's proceeding. From what he's said, it's a good gig, but can be boring and monotonous.