New Local Rule WJ1910—Prohibition of Cellular Phones in Courtrooms—effective September 9, 2024
Westmoreland County Rule of Judicial Administration WJ1910, Prohibition of Cellular Phones in Courtrooms, was adopted July 9, 2024. Effective September 9, 2024, all electronic devices shall be powered off in all hearing rooms, courtrooms, and in the area immediately surrounding the entrances and exits of such rooms unless permission to activate such devices has been obtained in advance from the presiding judge, presiding hearing officer, or their designees. This directive specifically includes the public, parties, witnesses, support staff of participants, and attorneys.