District Courts

Rules of the Courtroom


 

• Persons should be appropriately dressed.  Shorts, tank tops, jogging/sweat suits and sleeveless shirts are not permitted in the Courtroom;
  
  
• No reading of newspapers, magazines, or other items except official papers;
  
  
• No bringing food, bottles, paper cups, or beverage containers into the courtroom;
  
  
• No propping of feet on tables, chairs, or benches;
  
  
• No making noises or talking which interferes with the Court procedure;
  
  
• No smoking;
  
  
• Before entering a Courtroom where Court is in session, a person should first remove overcoat, hat, etc;
  
  

• No person should, by any facial expression, shaking of the head, or any other conduct, exhibit approval or disapproval of any testimony elicited or any statement or transaction which has occurred in the Courtroom. 
  
  
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