S. L. Alexander is a journalist and coordinator of communications law at Loyola University, New Orleans.

• Chapter 1 PrefaceChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 The Judicial SystemChapter 4 Criminal ProcedureChapter 5 Civil ProcedureChapter 6 Criminal Cases: Pre-Trial CoverageChapter 7 Criminal Cases: The TrialChapter 8 Criminal Cases: Post-Trial ActivityChapter 9 Civil CasesChapter 10 Cameras in CourtroomsChapter 11 Covering the CourtsPart 12 Codes of EthicsPart 13 Canons, Standards, and RulesPart 14 Guidelines for Coverage

A must-read for any reporter whose beat might include the courts. Alexander methodically steps the reader through the processes in clear, concise style. Starting with an overview of the fair trial/free press conflict built into the First and Sixth amendments, she uses current examples from high-profile trials to illustrate how the courts and media have collided. Alexander's book is comprehensive without being overwhelming for the journalist who needs to learn about this field.

S. L. Alexander is a journalist and coordinator of communications law at Loyola University, New Orleans.

• Chapter 1 PrefaceChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 The Judicial SystemChapter 4 Criminal ProcedureChapter 5 Civil ProcedureChapter 6 Criminal Cases: Pre-Trial CoverageChapter 7 Criminal Cases: The TrialChapter 8 Criminal Cases: Post-Trial ActivityChapter 9 Civil CasesChapter 10 Cameras in CourtroomsChapter 11 Covering the CourtsPart 12 Codes of EthicsPart 13 Canons, Standards, and RulesPart 14 Guidelines for Coverage

A must-read for any reporter whose beat might include the courts. Alexander methodically steps the reader through the processes in clear, concise style. Starting with an overview of the fair trial/free press conflict built into the First and Sixth amendments, she uses current examples from high-profile trials to illustrate how the courts and media have collided. Alexander's book is comprehensive without being overwhelming for the journalist who needs to learn about this field.

S. L. Alexander is a journalist and coordinator of communications law at Loyola University, New Orleans.

• Chapter 1 PrefaceChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 The Judicial SystemChapter 4 Criminal ProcedureChapter 5 Civil ProcedureChapter 6 Criminal Cases: Pre-Trial CoverageChapter 7 Criminal Cases: The TrialChapter 8 Criminal Cases: Post-Trial ActivityChapter 9 Civil CasesChapter 10 Cameras in CourtroomsChapter 11 Covering the CourtsPart 12 Codes of EthicsPart 13 Canons, Standards, and RulesPart 14 Guidelines for Coverage

A must-read for any reporter whose beat might include the courts. Alexander methodically steps the reader through the processes in clear, concise style. Starting with an overview of the fair trial/free press conflict built into the First and Sixth amendments, she uses current examples from high-profile trials to illustrate how the courts and media have collided. Alexander's book is comprehensive without being overwhelming for the journalist who needs to learn about this field.