Standards of Appearance:
It is the duty of the Court to promote respect for the judicial system and to require that court proceedings be conducted in a serious, respectful and dignified manner.
Appearance should reflect neatness, cleanliness and self-respect. A person who is not attired appropriately or exhibits grooming which is detrimental and/or distracting to the Court environment shall be required to make arrangements for more suitable or appropriate appearance. The Judge may reset a case to another court date to require compliance with the dress code or request the Bailiff to give the person a shirt to be worn over the inappropriate attire prior to approaching the bench.
Inappropriate Attire:
- Shorts are highly discouraged.
- Flip Flops are highly discouraged.
- No revealing clothing, specifically too tight or too short.
- No midriff tops, spaghetti strap shirts, muscle shirts, fishnet shirts.
- No dirty, torn or ragged clothing.
- No sleep wear, pajama pants or the like.
- No clothing with pictures or that advertises substances that are illegal by law or illegal for minors.
- No clothing that is offensive, violent, racist, sexist or suggestive in nature, or indicates gang activity or involvement, or bagging/sagging.
- No caps, hats or bandannas unless medically necessary.
Suggested Attire:
- Men: slacks, button up shirt or suit
- Women: dress, skirt, nice pants, nice blouse
Standards of Behavior:
- No weapons.
- All evidence must be in paper form (3 copies-defendant, prosecutor, Judge).
- All phone evidence will be disregarded.
- All insurance verification must be in paper form.
- No recording or taking of pictures.
- Do not rest arms or hands on the bench.
- No food, drink or chewing gum.
- Electronic devices not silenced could result in confiscation by the Bailiff until the end of Court.
- Do not talk unless your case is being heard.
- Address the Court as "Judge" or "Your Honor".