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Going to Court

COURTROOM DRESS CODE

Guidelines:

  • Dress modestly; wear clothing that is clean and without rips and holes.
  • No low cut shirts, No see-through clothing, No Halter Tops, backless tops or tube tops.
  • Tank tops must have a 1’ strap and no gaps under the arms (this applies to men and women).
  • Skirts and shorts must be mid thigh length (If you have to ask then it’s too short).
  • No bare midriffs, No spandex, No Flip Flops, No Hats or Bandannas/“Do-rags”.
  • Undergarments are not to be visible, No saggy pants or Underwear worn on the outside of your clothing.
  • No Shirts with Logos, innuendoes, symbols or the like that are sexually suggestive.
  • No implied or direct advertising of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs on any clothing or jewelry.
  •  In general tuck in and button up. 

Please follow the dress code.  If you don’t you can and will be asked to leave and change your attire. 

COURTROOM ETIQUETTE

  • Turn Cell Phone OFF.
  • Speak up and Speak clearly, Answer questions (yes/no etc.) you are being recorded.
  • No Food or Drink in the Courtroom.
  • You are not allowed to Chew Gum in the Courtroom.
  • Be respectful to all persons in the courtroom/ Attorneys, Staff, Audience and other Defendants etc.