General Information
Courtroom etiquette refers to how to dress and behave while in the courthouse whether you are a participant, a witness, a juror, or a spectator.
Along with the
etiquette information provided by Oregon Judicial Department please remember the following:
What NOT to bring to court:
- Weapons - not allowed in the courthouse or court facilities
- Caps and Hats - must be removed upon entering the courtroom
- Bare feet - shoes are required
- Sunglasses
- Revealing or abbreviated clothing such as shorts, tank or cropped tops
- Strong perfume or cologne
- Food and drink
- Non-service animals
Jurors
Please dress comfortably (suits and ties or dresses are not required), but also have respect for the important role you have as a juror. As a juror you are the judge of the facts. You won’t be wearing a black robe, but you should dress like you are doing serious business. The temperature in the Courthouse varies and what is warm to one individual is cool to another. The temperature can also change quite a bit from one room to another. You will be more comfortable if you dress in layers so that you can put on or take off a sweater or jacket as you go through the day.
Jurors often spend many hours together in close quarters. Jurors should be respectful of their fellow jurors by reporting for service in clean clothes and without strong perfume or cologne.