Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Illinois

video/audio taping of court hearings.

In the courthouse in Ogle County Illinois, there are signs out in front of the courtrooms stating that courtrooms are being video/ audio recorded, and that any thing you say can be heard. Is a defendant in a hearing able to obtain a copy of the video/ audio recording like you can with a transcript? If so, is a judges order required to obtain it?


Asked on 9/15/07, 1:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: video/audio taping of court hearings.

Hello. In theory the defendant should be able to get a copy of the video as it pertains to him/her. If the court denies this, it is possible that this particular issue might end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. Will be happy to discuss this further and in more detail.

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Answered on 9/16/07, 2:47 am


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