Dignity, respect, and decorum are essential to a proper courtroom atmosphere. The following requirements pertain to all parties entering the courtroom.
Food or drink in the courtroom is not permitted;
Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or set on silent, and all calls must be taken outside the courtroom;
Private conversations in the courtroom must be kept to a minimum and not interfere with any proceeding;
Please remove all hats or other headgear when entering the courtroom;
Please remove any unruly children from the courtroom;
Inappropriate gestures or remarks will not be tolerated;
Proper dress code must be adhered to, for example:
No exposed midriffs or suggestive clothing;
No tank tops or halter style garments;
No excessively low rise jeans, pants, skirts, or shorts;
No exposed undergarments;
No garments with offensive slogans or advertising alcohol or drugs