SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2005

THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE:

MISCELLANEOUS RECORD

Personal audio recording devices utilized by privately employed court reporters to supplement the stenographic record may be used during court proceedings to assist in the preparation of the record. Any recordings of court proceedings made pursuant to this order shall be for personal use only and held in strictest of confidence by the court reporter. Audio recordings of any court proceeding shall be deemed and remain under the control of the circuit court and shall be surrendered to the court upon request. Any request by a party or entity, other than the court, to obtain or review the recordings shall not be permitted under any circumstances. Any violation of this order may subject the violator to contempt of court proceedings.

Order entered by the Court.