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PHOTOGRAPHING, FILMING, RECORDING, OR STREAMING A COURT PROCEEDING

The public and media may be asked to participate in trials or hearings remotely either by streamed video or telephonic conference, due to space limitations in the courtroom.

Felony trials and other high profile proceedings may be livestreamed for public viewing. For other proceedings, some judges are providing telephonic opportunities for the public to participate. See Telephonic Hearings and Conference Lines. Contact the court to find out the method for public participation or to request access to an upcoming hearing or trial.

You must have permission from the court to take screenshots or record a livestream.

FORM

Application for Photographing, Filming, Recording, or Streaming a Court Proceeding (TF-945)
- under "Type of Coverage/Device", check "Other" and write in "screenshots", "video recording", and/or "audio recording" or similar.
- Send the completed TF-945 to the Media Liaison for the district where the trial is being held. Court Locations by Judicial District.
- Once approved by the judge presiding over the case, you have permission to use the feed and crop out any watermarks.

ORDERS & RULES

Media Liaisons for the Trial and Appellate Courts

Trial Courts Liaisons | Appellate Courts Liaison

For communication with respect to coverage of trial court proceedings:

First Judicial District (Southeast Alaska):
Clayton Jones
Area Court Administrator
P.O. Box 114100
Juneau, AK 99811
cjones@akcourts.gov
907-463-4753; FAX 907-463-4720

Second Judicial District (Northern Alaska):
Robert Colvin
Area Court Administrator
Box 1110
Nome, AK 99762-1110
rcolvin@akcourts.gov
907-443-5216; FAX 907-443-2192

Third Judicial District (Southcentral):
Until January 21, 2025
Rebecca Koford
Public Information Officer
820 W 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
rkoford@akcourts.gov
907-748-4206; FAX 907-264-0504

From January 21, 2025
Brodie Kimmel
Area Court Administrator
825 West 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
bkimmel@akcourts.gov
907-264-0415; FAX 907-264-0504

Fourth Judicial District (Interior & Southwest):
Raúl Calvillo
Area Court Administrator
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
rcalvillo@akcourts.gov
907-452-9201; FAX 907-452-9206

For communication with respect to coverage of supreme court or court of appeals proceedings:

Meredith Montgomery
Clerk of the Appellate Courts
303 K Street, 4th Floor
Anchorage, AK 99501
mmontgomery@akcourts.gov
907-264-0608; FAX 907-264-0878