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June 12, 2008 8:37 PM
Pechman lays out the ground rules
Posted by Percy Allen
If you're planning to attend the trial between the city of Seattle and the Sonics, then be sure to get to the courthouse at 700 Stewart early. Only 44 seats are available to the public and they will be distributed through a lottery that begins at 7 a.m. each day.
The trial will take place in the 14th floor courtroom and begin each day at 9 a.m. There will be a morning and an afternoon session, including a morning and afternoon recess. There's also a 90-minute lunch that begins at noon.
The trial will consist of six days. It will span five days next week and conclude June 26. There will be no sessions on June 23-25.
A complete list of the do's and don'ts can be found at www.wawd.uscourts.gov. This link also includes significant documents filed in the case. This is somewhat old news, but the city's website went live on Thursday and I figured I'd pass along the info.
Some interesting points:
The court will be providing daily information about witnesses and exhibits scheduled for the following day.
Judge Marsha Pechman will not give any interviews or statements.
Once you're seated in the courtroom and the trial has started, you will not be able to leave the courtroom until the court breaks for recess. In addition, once court is in session, people will not be allowed to enter the courtroom.
All portable electronic devices (including cell phones, blackberries, etc.) must be TURNED OFF so that there are no electronic signals being broadcasted in or out of the courtroom.
You may not use your video camera, or use a cell phone to record or take pictures during the trial.
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