Conduct in the “Courtroom” also includes the reception/foyer area, jury room
and/or any office space assigned to the Justice Court.
1. Any type WEAPONS are PROHIBITED in the Courtroom and this building EXCEPT
for LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
YOU ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH!
2. Be on time.
3. Rise when the Judge enters and remain standing until the Judge or bailiff
announces, “Be seated”. Rise when the Judge exits the courtroom.
4. Do not argue with the court.
5. Address the court as “Judge” or “Your Honor”.
6. Address opposing parties, counsel, witnesses and court officers as “Mr.”,
“Mrs.”, “Miss”, “Dr.”, etc. Do not use first names, except with children 14
years of age and younger.
7. Do not approach the Judge’s bench without permission. Do not
rest arms on the bench. Remain behind the marker on the floor.
8. Do not chew gum in the Courtroom or bring drinks or food items into the
Courtroom.
9. Racist, sexist, obscene, or profane language is prohibited unless it is
pertinent to a case, and is elicited and quoted from facts in the case.
10. Do not enter or depart the Courtroom excessively and do not slam the
doors.
11. Do nothing to disturb or distract the court, counsels, witnesses or other
court personnel.
12. Do not read newspapers, magazines, periodicals, books, etc. in the
Courtroom during proceedings.
13. Absolutely No cellular phones in the Courtroom and No
pagers in the Courtroom.
14. All property in the Courtroom and reception area must be treated with
respect. No writing on any papers posted or furniture.
15. No recording devices are allowed without judicial approval.
PRO SE parties (individuals representing themselves without an attorney)
should be prepared to present their cases in proper manner. It is not the
court’s duty to represent you nor instruct you on evidence, rules, or how to
present and prove your case. If you are unprepared, unaware and not
knowledgeable as to presenting your case, you may lose your case.
