Judge Shafimana Ueitele has issued an order that will, henceforth, compel the media to seek written permission to record court proceedings, whether for live broadcasts or during court sessions prior to, during, or even after proceedings.

Ueitele issued the order this morning after he summoned nbc News reporter Daniel Nadunya to explain the presence of a camera in court. Nadunya explained that journalists traditionally capture visuals in open court before and after the proceedings without prior approval.

He also noted that applications to film in court are typically mandatory for live broadcasts only. Ueitele temporarily adjourned the court to confer with the court registrar and subsequently ruled that court regulations necessitate the submission of an application for recording in the courtroom, regardless of the format of the broadcast.

The ruling will affect the coverage of court proceedings, as some hearings or judgements are done on short-term notice on e-justice.