Food, drink, and all weapons are strictly prohibited. Leave these items at home or in your car. The court will not store prohibited items in the lobby while you are in court.
COURT APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE
Please take your hat off before entering any courtroom.
Unacceptable attire includes:
Shorts, cut-offs, baggy pants, flip-flop style shoes, or hats
Muscle shirts, T-shirts, clothing indicating gang affiliation or other clothing with offensive, vulgar, racist, sexist, obscene, suggestive words, slogans, depictions, or pictures
COURTROOM GUIDELINES
- Arrive early and be prepared.
- Turn off cell phones before entering the courtroom.
- Gum chewing, tobacco, or newspapers are not allowed in the courtroom.
- Address the judge as “Your Honor”.
- Speak only when instructed or given permission.
- Do not interrupt.
- Do not argue, especially with the judge.
- Do not approach the judge’s bench without permission.
- Be patient.