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(iii) The use of electronic or photographic equipment
approved by the court to take the testimony of a child victim
under Code, Criminal Procedure Article, §11-303.
c. Request for Extended Coverage.
1. All requests for extended coverage shall be made in
writing to the clerk of the court at which the proceeding is to
be held at least five days before the proceeding is scheduled to
begin and shall specifically identify the proceeding to be
covered. For good cause a court may honor a request which does
not comply with the requirements of this subsection. The clerk
shall promptly give notice of a request to all parties to the
proceeding.
Cross reference: For the computation of time before a day, act,
or event, see Rule 1-203 (b).
2. Where proceedings are continued other than for normal or
routine recesses, weekends, or holidays, it is the responsibility
of the media to make a separate request for later extended
coverage.
Cross reference: For the definition of "holiday," see Rule
1-202.
d. Action on Request.
The presiding judge shall grant or deny a request for
extended coverage before the commencement of the proceeding. If
the request is granted, the presiding judge shall promptly notify
the local administrative judge who shall make whatever
arrangements are necessary to accommodate the entry into and
presence in the courthouse of the persons conducting the extended
coverage and their equipment.
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