Court Rules

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General Rules 

  • All persons, bags, and packages are subject to search.
  • Weapons are prohibited in the Court building.
  • Courtroom seating is for persons with a case on the docket.
  • Be polite and courteous to the Judge, Court personnel, and persons around you.
  • Stand with your hands out of your pockets and to your side when appearing before the Judge.
  • Quiet - No talking allowed in the courtroom.
  • No cell phones or electronic devices allowed in the Court building.
  • No foods, drink, gum, or smoking allowed in the Court building.
  • Approach the Judge's Bench only when summoned by the Court.
  • Children 12 and under are not permitted in the courtroom.
  • Go to the Court Clerk's Office for court information and to pay fines and costs.

Court Dress Code

All Court visitors must be appropriately dressed to be admitted into the courtroom.

  • No shorts or short skirts
  • No hats/head covering
  • No halter/tank tops
  • No exposed midriffs
  • No low-cut tops, short skirts or dresses
  • No pants hanging below the waist
  • No torn clothing or clothing with holes
  • No inappropriate or distasteful logos on clothing
  • No shirts hanging outside pants
  • No government issued uniforms