Court Dress Code & Etiquette

Dress Code

  • Dress appropriately.
    • No shorts
    • No hats
    • No flip-flops
    • No tank tops
    • No mini skirts
    • No cut-off jeans
    • No clothing with obscene or vulgar wording or pictures.
  • Shirts and shoes are required.

Etiquette

Who should come with you to court

  • You should bring any adult witness.
  • You are discouraged from bringing young children with you to court.
    • If you must bring children, please bring an adult to supervise the child while you are in the courtroom.
  • Avoid bringing anyone who may cause a disturbance during your visit to the Courthouse.
  • If you are standing in the hallway outside the courtroom, please conduct yourself in a quiet and orderly manner.
  • Food and drink are allowed ONLY IN RESTRICTED AREAS. 
  • No smoking is allowed.