CNN Producer Jack Hannah is live at the Los Angeles Superior Court this morning coordinating CNN's coverage of the latest in the Britney Spears-Kevin Federline child custody case. He is contributing reports throughout the day as events unfold at the courthouse.

5:02 p.m PT

We finally know what the court decided.

In a press conference outside the courthouse, we were told that the ruling from January 4th, which states that Spears is to have no visitation rights, will continue to be enforced.

In other words, we spent the day reporting from court that there's nothing new to report.

The next court date on the schedule is February 19th.

4:33 p.m PT

Everyone has exited the courtroom. Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, said there will be a press conference "eventually" today outside the courthouse.

Anne Kiley, one of Brit's attorneys, said she had "no comment."

3:41 p.m PT

Kevin Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, just went back into the courtroom. On his way in, he told us that it's "quite possible" that he'll speak to the press AFTER today's proceedings are over.

In other words, be prepared for a press conference outside the courthouse later...

Meanwhile, court spokesperson Allan Parachini just told us that there will likely be four witnesses TOTAL today and that it's "not clear" whether or not there will be any proceedings tomorrow.

3:24 p.m PT

All attorneys for both sides just left the courtroom, Kaplan told reporters "we'll be back."
When, we're not so sure...

3:00 p.m PT

According to Public Information Officer, Meredeth Pierce, attorneys are through witness #3 out of eight (she "thinks" there's 8 total). So, most likely, there will be more to come tomorrow.

1:58 p.m PT:

15-20 police officers, 20-25 members of the media... waiting.
First, Brit's lawyers arrive... then, K-Fed and his entourage arrives...

Security guards assume their positions. The media gathers.
"Is she in the building?"
"TMZ says she's here!"
"What, she's gone!?"
"No, she's on her way up right now."
"No, she's gone, she's on the 101...she left."
The Public Information Officer tells the media "to the best of my knowledge, she's left."

It's 1:55p, court is back in session... without Britney.

1:45 p.m PT:

Kevin Federline is just now arriving at court while at the same time, we're being told by court spokesperson, Allan Parachini, that Britney is leaving.

1:26 p.m PT:

Tension is growing as Britney's arrival is imminent. Officers just told us there will be absolutely no photography in the courthouse and if they witness any they will take cameras away.

1:15 p.m PT:

Security at the courthouse is being beefed up in anticipation of Britney's arrival. By my count, there are six sheriff's department deputies as well as two additional security officers.

In an odd twist of events, I'm hearing word that both security and Spears' attorneys are learning about what she's doing and her movements via the media outlets.

12:32 p.m PT:

We're told that court will resume after lunch at around 1 p.m. PT.

There seems to be a lot of chatter around here (mostly media types) about what Britney needs to do. "Britney needs to do this." "Britney needs to hire so-and-so." "Britney needs to stop with the fast food and cigarettes." "Britney needs to move back to Louisiana and stay there."

Suddenly we are surrounded by Britney experts.

12:11 p.m PT:

One of Britney Spears' attorneys, Sorrell Trope, told reporter's he's "hopeful" that Britney will show up this afternoon.

The court is breaking for lunch.

11:32 a.m PT:

On her way back into the courtroom, Anne Kiley, an attorney from the Spears camp, said she had "no comment" when asked if she knew if Britney is going to show up.

Members of the media out here are now commenting how nice Anne Kiley's shoes are.

11:20 a.m PT:

Members of the media have been asked multiple times to keep the noise down. Apparently there are other cases being heard at this courthouse. Go figure.

10:32 a.m PT:

The attorneys for both sides are taking a short break.

Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, walked briskly past members of the media and held up both hands as if to say, "Back away, I have nothing to say yet."

There are media outlets from all over the world. As I type this, a lady is sitting next to me speaking German.


10:23 a.m PT:

What time Britney Spears arrives at court depends on who you talk to.
At first we were hearing that Spears wouldn't show until 1:30 p.m. Now People.com is reporting on their site that she has "no plans" to attend.

I asked the People reporter here and he says it's not his source so he can't confirm that.

9:20 a.m. PT:

We just got kicked out of court after a minute or so.

After a motion was granted to clear the court by judge Scott Gordon, a reporter for gossip site TMZ.com sighed, prompting Gordon to respond, "Ma'am, do you have a problem with that motion? Well, maybe next time you'll find a nicer way of expressing it."

Kevin Federline arrived around 9:03 a.m. surrounded by what I'm told are bodyguards and witnesses (about six or seven). He's sporting a mohawk and wearing a navy suit. He seemed very calm. Not suprisingly, it's crowded -- so far, no sign of Britney.

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