ALL PERSONS present in the Courtroom shall be neatly dressed in a manner that shows dignity and respect for the Court.
Unacceptable Attire
The following will not be allowed:
- Shorts
- Cut-offs
- Baggy pants
- Oversized coats (jackets)
- Flip-flop style shoes
- Hats
- Cropped shirts
- Muscle shirts
- Clothing indicating gang affiliation or other clothing with offensive, vulgar, racist, sexist obscene, suggestive words, slogan, depictions, or pictures, including grotesque creatures
- Provocative clothing designed, styled, or worn to provoke emotion or disrupt or distract
Courtroom Conduct
Conduct in the "Courtroom" also includes the reception/foyer area, jury room and/or any office space assigned to the Justice Court.
- Any type WEAPONS are PROHIBITED in the Courtroom and this building EXCEPT for LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
- Absolutely no cellular phones on in the courtroom. Pagers are allowed on silent mode.
- Be on time.
- Adhere to the bailiff instructions.
- Address the court as “Judge” or “Your Honor.” Do not argue with the court.
- Address opposing parties, counsel, witnesses and court officers as "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", "Dr.", etc. Do not use first names, except with children 14 years of age and younger.
- Do not approach the Judge’s bench without permission.
- Racist, sexist, obscene, or profane language is prohibited unless it is pertinent to a case, and is elicited and quoted from facts in the case.
- Do not chew gum in the Courtroom or bring drinks or food items into the Courtroom.
- Do not enter or depart the Courtroom excessively and do not slam the doors.
- Do nothing to disturb or distract the court, counsels, witnesses or other court personnel.
- All property in the Courtroom and reception area must be treated with respect. No writing on any papers posted or furniture.
- No recording devices are allowed without judicial approval.
- Respect court personnel at all times.
PRO SE parties (individuals representing themselves without an attorney) should be prepared to present their cases in a proper and orderly manner. It is not the court’s duty to represent you nor instruct you on how to prove your case.
