Courtroom Conduct

Electronic Devices

• All cellular phones and pagers must be turned off or placed on vibrate mode while in the courtroom
• Failure to do so could result in you being asked to leave the courtroom
• No computers and/or tablets, games, recording devices, or other disruptive electronic devices are allowed in the courtroom

Weapons

• Weapons (guns and knives) are strictly prohibited in the courthouse except those carried or possessed by commissioned peace officer
• Items such as pocket knives, scissors, or anything deemed as unacceptable will be confiscated upon entry to the building
• Certain confiscated items will be held and may be returned upon departure

Reading Material

• Reading materials such as newspapers and books are not allowed while court is in session

Children

• Avoid bringing small children to court
• If you must, please monitor their behavior so they remain quiet at all times
• Parents may be asked to leave the courtroom if their child becomes noisy or unruly and must remain in the lobby

Conduct

• All persons must rise when the judge enters or leaves the courtroom, and must remain standing until the judge or bailiff instructs the audience to be seated.
• Remain quiet while court is in session
• Failure to do so could result in you being asked to leave the courtroom
• When addressing the judge, do not lean on the bench.

Smoking, Eating or Drinking

• No smoking or use of tobacco products will be allowed in the courtroom
• No food, drinks, or gum chewing is allowed in the courtroom
• You will be asked to leave the courtroom if you are in possession of any of these items