Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; allows the judge or justice presiding over a proceeding to exercise discretion to prohibit or limit filming or photographing of particular participants; defines terms; provides limitations on audio-visual coverage.

Statutes affected:
A1518: 218 judiciary law, 52 civil rights law, 751 judiciary law, 751(5) judiciary law
A1518A: 218 judiciary law, 52 civil rights law, 751 judiciary law, 751(5) judiciary law