1989-03-24 Comments of Star Tribune.pdf - Minnesota Judicial Branch
1989-03-24 Comments of Star Tribune.pdf - Minnesota Judicial Branch
1989-03-24 Comments of Star Tribune.pdf - Minnesota Judicial Branch
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proceeding and the number <strong>of</strong> media organizations seek-<br />
ing to participate in the extended coverage. The<br />
several "major case" events required several days or<br />
a few weeks advanced notice to allow enough time for<br />
arrangements and coordination to take place. The<br />
large number <strong>of</strong> more minor EMC events <strong>of</strong>ten required<br />
no more than a few hours advanced notice.<br />
The question legitimately is raised whether or not use<br />
<strong>of</strong> a request form ought to be required if EMC is allowed<br />
on a permanent basis. Naturally, the preference <strong>of</strong><br />
the media is to dispense with this paperwork, particu-<br />
larly since the electronic and photographic media gen-<br />
erally feel that they should have the same access as<br />
the print media to court proceedings. Although the<br />
research indicates that generally EMC has little or no<br />
effect on the proceeding, there remains the reservoir<br />
<strong>of</strong> negativity in the reports <strong>of</strong> those having experienced<br />
EMC, reports which include a few bitter experiences and<br />
more than a few strong preferences against EMC presence.<br />
Requests for extended coverage should be reviewed in<br />
every instance by the judge for determination <strong>of</strong> possi-<br />
ble negative impacts, some <strong>of</strong> which may be logically<br />
predicted or even likely. Covering the testimony <strong>of</strong>,<br />
for example, a rape victim is obviously unwise. A<br />
written request process provides a checkpoint for making<br />
these screening decisions.<br />
Recommendction. To facilitate the screening and decis