Attire & Behavior

ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTROOM SHALL BE CLEAN AND DRESSED IN A MANNER THAT REFLECTS DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR THE COURT.

Unacceptable attire includes, but is not limited to:

  • Shorts, cut-offs
  • T-shirts, muscle shirts
  • Tube, halter, tank, crop tops
  • Shirts that are not tucked in
  • Flip-flop style shoes
  • Drooping/saggy pants
  • Short skirts or dresses
  • Sunglasses not required by a prescription
  • Hats, caps or other headwear not required by religion
  • Clothing indicating gang affiliation
  • Clothing showing offensive, vulgar, racist or obscene language
  • Electronic devices, including cell phones, pagers, ipods, pdas, cameras, and laptops are not allowed in the courtroom.  Please leave these devices in your vehicle.
  • Talking is not allowed in the courtroom while the judge is on the bench.
  • Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the courtroom is prohibited.
  • Offensive, vulgar, racist, sexist, or obscene language is prohibited.
  • When responding to a question in the courtroom, answer, “Yes or No
  • Your Honor” or “Yes or No Sir/Ma’am”.  Additional fines may be added for each “yeah” or “nod” response.
  • Any form of horseplay or disruptive behavior will result in removal.
  • Small children must be supervised at all times.

Violation of any of these rules may result in a contempt charge being filed against you and your confinement to jail.