How to Behave in Court

1. Clothing:
    DO dress as if you are going to a professional job interview.
    DO button shirts.
    DON’T wear:
           Shorts
           Cut-offs
           Tank Tops
           Swim Wear
           Clothing with obscenity on it
           Micro-mini skirts
           Shirts that expose your tummy
           Work-out clothes

2. Phones:
    All mobile phones and pagers will be turned off while in court.

3. Food & Drink:
    No Food
    No Drinks
    No Chewing Gum

4. Talking:
    No talking when Judge is in the courtroom.

5. Children:
    Don’t bring children when you appear before a judge unless you have an adult to watch them. Children are usually not allowed in the courtroom.

This page was last modified on June 04, 2015

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