Attachment_C-_Orange_County_Superior_Policies:_Juvenile_Exchange_of_Information_Policy.pdf

This document is an Administrative Order issued by the Superior Court of California in Orange County, specifically focusing on media and public access policies for Juvenile Court proceedings, dated January 21, 2014. The order comprehensively outlines rules and guidelines for admission to juvenile court proceedings, media coverage, use of electronic devices, and restrictions on photography and recording. Key provisions include limiting who can be present in juvenile court, establishing strict protocols for media access and coverage, prohibiting cellular phone use in courtrooms, and setting detailed requirements for media organizations seeking to document proceedings.

The administrative order provides explicit guidelines on confidentiality, emphasizing protection of minors' privacy and the sensitive nature of juvenile court cases. It defines specific restrictions such as prohibiting photography or recording of minors' faces, limiting media coverage to one still camera and one video camera, requiring media members to prominently display identification, and mandating pre-approval from the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court for any media access. The document also defines "juvenile institutions" broadly, including detention facilities, day centers, ranches, camps, and emergency shelters, and strictly limits media interactions with juveniles in these settings. The order supersedes all prior juvenile court administrative orders and remains in full force unless explicitly rescinded by the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court.