Courtroom Decorum
All electronic devices including cell phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the courtroom unless you have received express prior approval from the court. Failure to comply will result in the person’s removal from the courtroom. No video or audio recording is permitted within the courtroom.
Absolutely no weapons of any sort shall be allowed in the courtroom except those on the person of commissioned peace officers*. Any persons entering the courtroom are subject to search.
No use of tobacco products in the courtroom.
No loud noises, disruptive or uncontrolled children will be asked to be removed from the courtroom.
No gestures, facial expressions or sounds indicating approval or disapproval of a ruling by the Court or a comment on testimony of any witness.
Everyone must dress appropriately while in the court.
All electronic devices including cell phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the courtroom unless you have received express prior approval from the court. Failure to comply will result in the person’s removal from the courtroom. No video or audio recording is permitted within the courtroom.
Absolutely no weapons of any sort shall be allowed in the courtroom except those on the person of commissioned peace officers*. Any persons entering the courtroom are subject to search.
No use of tobacco products in the courtroom.
No loud noises, disruptive or uncontrolled children will be asked to be removed from the courtroom.
No gestures, facial expressions or sounds indicating approval or disapproval of a ruling by the Court or a comment on testimony of any witness.
Everyone must dress appropriately while in the court.
- No shorts.
- No tank tops or muscle shirts.
- No shirts with foul language or inappropriate printing.
- Pants are to be worn at the waist.
- No oily or dirty clothing.
- All hats, scarves, bandanas, etc., will be removed while in the courtroom, except uniform, religious, or medical headwear.
- Large bags, suitcases, or backpacks, will not be permitted in the courtroom unless necessary for presentation of evidence
- Anyone dressed inappropriately may be asked to leave.
ALL BAGS AND PACKAGES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
*Subject to approval of the Court.
