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If you are referring to an order against the publication of court proceedings, in the U.S. they would be usually considered a prior restraint and hence unconstitutional. In the U.S., courtroom proceedings can be closed to the public, only being witnessed by a courtroom illustrator, but this does not constitute a gag order. Publication of such information by persons other than jurors or attorneys who are allowed to be present could not be considered as having been done in contempt of court since the bailiff in control of the courtroom obviously has control over who the judge wants present in or absent from the courtroom.
In Canada, they are used, but they can be and often are circumvented by having the relevant information published across the border in U.S. newspapers and internet sites, etc. Usually a Canadian court will use them when the defendant is an infant below the age of majority or the information is evidence that could prejudice the interests of the defendant or are simply considered too controversial and inflammatory. These orders always expire on their own, however.
Brady Pfannerstill
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∙ 12y agoIf you are referring to an order against the publication of court proceedings, in the U.S. they would be usually considered a prior restraint and hence unconstitutional. In the U.S., courtroom proceedings can be closed to the public, only being witnessed by a courtroom illustrator, but this does not constitute a gag order. Publication of such information by persons other than jurors or attorneys who are allowed to be present could not be considered as having been done in contempt of court since the bailiff in control of the courtroom obviously has control over who the judge wants present in or absent from the courtroom.
In Canada, they are used, but they can be and often are circumvented by having the relevant information published across the border in U.S. newspapers and internet sites, etc. Usually a Canadian court will use them when the defendant is an infant below the age of majority or the information is evidence that could prejudice the interests of the defendant or are simply considered too controversial and inflammatory. These orders always expire on their own, however.
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What is a gag order?
A gag order means that a judge has ordered you not to talk about a topic in public.
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Giggs
A gag order is an order to gag an unruly defendant?
Not necessarily. A so-called "gag"order is a general term that applies to any order issued by the court which explicitly bars ANY party to a suit from discussing the suit with ANYONE under penalty of perjury.
Who is the actor with a gagging order?
Charlie Sheen and it's "gag order"
Which order restricts information or a comment from being made public?
Gag Order
What does it mean to have a gagnon order placed on you when you are in violation of probation?
Are you sure you don't mean a "GAG order?" A gag order is a judicial directive ordering you not to discuss your case, or anything to do with it, with ANYONE, except your defense attorney.
How do you remove a gag order?
if the judge did not sign the gagging order then it should not be legal, but it is a point to question.
How long are gag orders in effect?
It depends on the wording of the order and what it is effect for.
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What is palindrome for joke?
The word "gag" is a palindrome for the word joke.
What is a palindrome used for choking?
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It stands for "Gag Box"
