Covering the Courts A Handbook for Journalists

Detailed descriptions of each step of the judicial process along with tips from top journalists allow for a comprehensive analysis of courtroom activities. Visit our website for sample chapters!

S. L. Alexander is a journalist and coordinator of communications law on the communications faculty at Loyola University in New Orleans.

List of Figures	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Judicial System	p. 11
Free Press/Fair Trial
Cameras in Courts
Criminal Procedure	p. 21
The Pre-Trial Process
The Trial
Post-Trial Proceedings
Civil Procedure	p. 39
The Civil Trial
Federal Courts and Special Court Proceedings
Criminal Cases: Pre-Trial Coverage	p. 45
Access to Records
Grand Jury Proceedings
Hearings and Plea Bargains
Criminal Cases: The Trial	p. 55
Who's Who in the Courtroom
Trial Procedure
Criminal Cases: Post-Trial Activity	p. 71
Sentencing
Appeals
Civil Cases	p. 77
Cameras in Courtrooms	p. 85
Development of Courtroom Cameras
Guidelines for Courtroom Cameras
Covering the Courts	p. 93
Working with Lawyers
Working with Judges
Enterprise Stories
Conclusion
Codes of Ethics	p. 111
Canons, Standards, and Rules	p. 121
Guidelines for Coverage	p. 135
Glossary	p. 139
Selected Bibliography	p. 157
Index	p. 169
About the Author	p. 173
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