As a broadcast network, Court TV is subject to the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These rules include restrictions on broadcasting profane language. During trials, there may be a significant amount of profane language spoken during testimony and offered as recorded evidence. When such language occurs in a court proceeding broadcast by Court TV, Court TV operators mute the audio in accordance with FCC rules.
Additionally, Court TV may find it necessary to mute audio for other reasons, either due to restrictions from the court or based on our company standards. This could include the names of minors whose identities are being protected, personal identification information for individuals connected to a trial, or the names of jury members