How Do I Conduct Myself In Court?

Upon the opening of any Court session, all persons in the courtroom shall stand. All persons in the courtroom shall conduct themselves with decorum and in such a manner so as not to interfere with or obstruct judicial activities or proceedings. All persons appearing before the Court shall, as far as practicable, appear in appropriate dress.

Podium 2Smoking, eating, or drinking is not permitted in the courtroom, nor shall anyone bring food or drink into the courtroom.

No person shall loiter or conduct themselves in an unseemly or disorderly manner in the courtroom or in any halls, entryways or stairways leading thereto or otherwise interfere with or obstruct judicial activities or proceedings.

All electronic devices, including but not limited to cellular telephones, pagers, computers, radios and compact disc players, shall be turned off before a person enters a courtroom.

Small children are not permitted in the courtroom if their behavior or condition causes a disturbance of proceedings.