District Courts

Conduct Required of Court Officers


 

• The lawyers, the Judge, and all of the officers of the Court shall be prompt at all sessions and in the dispatch of all Court business;
  
  
• All lawyers and Court officials shall wear coats or robe when the Court is hearing proceedings in the Courtroom, provided however, that Judicial discretion may be exercised otherwise in special situations;
  
  
• In addressing the Judge, the lawyers shall at all times rise and remain standing and address the Judge from their position at the counsel table; 
  
  
• Lawyers shall never lean on the bench or engage the Judge in a confidential manner, except by permission or at the request of the Judge; 
  
  
• Lawyers shall advise their clients and witnesses of proper Courtroom dress and decorum and shall seek their full cooperation therewith.  This will prevent possible embarrassment to the lawyers and laymen;
  
  
• During trial, attorneys should not exhibit familiarity with witnesses, jurors, or opposing counsel and, to this end, the use of the first names should be avoided.  During jury argument no attorney should ever address a juror individually or by name. 
  
  
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