Court Policies

It is important that the defendant and his/her attorney, if applicable, follow these policies.  If these policies are not followed, it could result in the case being reset to a later date or the violator being held in contempt of court.

Prohibitions

The following items are not allowed in Court:

• Weapons of any type.  This includes, but is not limited to, firearms, knives and any type of pepper spray.  Law enforcement personnel are exempt from this restriction.
• Hats
• Shorts
• Tank tops, halter tops, muscle shirts, undershirts
• Clothes with indecent, obscene, profane, or gang-related words, language, graphics, or illustrations 
• Bare feet
• Food, drinks, or gum
• Tobacco products
• Recording devices 

Cell Phones & Other Electronic Devices

Any electronic device brought into the courtroom must be turned off or completely silenced.

Court Security

• All persons entering the courtroom are subject to screening.
• All bags, purses, briefcases, backpacks, or similar items are subject to search.
• Persons refusing to be screened or to allow a bag search will be denied access to the courtroom.
• Jokes about carrying weapons into the court or threatening any judge or other court personnel will be taken seriously.
• Any act or comment considered a threat against a judge or any court personnel will result in immediate expulsion from the court and possible criminal charges.
• Do not approach the judge’s bench unless directed or expressly permitted to do so.
• Anyone may be asked to leave the courtroom if any behavior is disturbing the proceedings.

Court Protocol

• Sit quietly in the courtroom until you are called to the Judge’s bench or to the Prosecutor’s office.
• Refrain from loud conversations or comments during the court proceedings.
• Do not use foul or profane language.
• When addressing the Judge, speak loudly enough to be heard and do not lean on the bench.