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A tech change is coming to Philadelphia Courts.
Starting Monday, there is a ban on eyeglasses with recording capabilities, like Meta glasses. This includes both prescription and non-prescription Smart eyeglasses.
Philadelphia Courts say this will protect the privacy of those in the courtroom and prevent the unauthorized recording of court proceedings.
Those who violate the ban could face criminal contempt charges, arrest and prosecution.
“There already exists a long-standing prohibition on recording devices of any kind in FJD courtrooms. Adding Smart/META eye glasses to the prohibition will further enhance privacy measures and help lessen witness or juror intimidation by preventing any video recording of them,” said FJD Court Administrator Richard McSorely.