Reporters legal handbook

Guide for journalists on access to records, open meetings and other basic legal topics.

Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics

  Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics Preamble Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts …

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Glossary

Answer: A civil pleading in which a defendant admits, denies or otherwise responds to the claims made by a plaintiff in a complaint. It may also contain affirmative defenses; conclusions which state a legal basis for defeating the plaintiffs claims. Bail: The release of a prisoner in return for the …

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Electronic coverage of courts

NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULES PART IV RULES ON ELECTRONIC COVERAGE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS Rule 229.  Definitions and scope. 1.  Definitions. (a) “Judge” means the particular judge, justice, or judicial officer who is presiding over the public proceeding, or his or her designee (e.g., Public Information Officer, Clerk or Court Administrator). (b) “Proceeding” means any trial, …

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