Court Appearance

Court Rules

Basic Rules of Court Conduct

• Be on time
• Proceed through security checkpoint in an orderly fashion    
• Allow officers to check all bags, packages, and belongings for prohibited items

Prohibited Items

• Weapons of any kind
• Electronic equipment such as video, voice recorders or cameras (unless approved by the court) 
• Food, beverages, chewing gum, tobacco
• Cellphones must be on silent mode in courtroom – do not answer calls inside courtroom 

Dress Code (Items Prohibited)

• Hats are to be removed inside the courtroom (except those worn for religious purposes)
• Sunglasses
• Clothing, including T-shirts depicting sex, violence, illegal drugs, profanity, or displaying gang  or hate slogans
• Tube or halter tops/plunging necklines/midriffs, miniskirts, short shorts
• Baggy pants that fall  below the natural waistline
• Chains worn on clothing, with a wallet, or as a necklace

Court Interpreter Services

• A request for a language interpreter can be made at your first court appearance or to the Court Clerk in advance.
• Your case will not be heard until an interpreter is made available to you. 
• You will not be charged for these services.