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Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 

Saturday, December 29, 2012  We've all heard the debate about cameras in our courtrooms; well with the advances in technology, cell phones are now apart of that conversation.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Many of you wanted to know more about why there are cameras in the courtroom. That’s our Friday’s Facebook Story of The Day.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Judges from the Missouri Court of Appeals were on hand Thursday, listening to cases in the Adair County Courthouse from right here in the heartland.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Updated with new story. One person was hurt Thursday in a shooting at a municipal court in Alabama, authorities said.

Friday, January 21, 2011  A three-judge panel will hear oral arguments in four cases in the circuit courtroom of the Adair County Courthouse.

Monday, January 04, 2010  Court officials say they are fine-tuning their policies for cell phones as courtroom interruptions become increasingly common.

Sunday, January 03, 2010  Judges say cell phone interruptions are becoming too common.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009  A man accused of hijacking an airliner four decades ago has pleaded not guilty in a New York City courtroom.

Thursday, April 23, 2009  Suspect charged with murder in Chandra Levy case expected to appear in DC courtroom